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What is the definition or description of: lower abdominal pain?

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Many possibilities..: Finding out the cause of lower abdominal pain is like solving a mystery: we collect clues from one's symptoms, history, examination+/- tests. Therefore, a "hands-on" eval is critical. In general, causes of lower abdominal pain can include irritable bowel, diverticular disease, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, intestinal or gynecologic cancers, urinary tract infections, appendicitis, hernias, etc...

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Dr. Steve Martinez answered

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Below: Lower abdominal pain is defined as pain restricted to the abdomen below the umbilicus or belly button.

Answered 11/6/2013

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