A 28-year-old female asked:
i don't have an appendix but am having pains in that area and hurts to touch that part of my stomach what could be wrong?
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Dr. Donald Lipkis answered
Gastroenterology 48 years experience
Right lower abd pain: If you are referring to pain and tenderness in the right lower abdomen you could have an ovarian problem or torsion of the fallopian tube. Alternatively this could be due to ileitis and less likely due to a colon problem. If it persists you should have it evaluated soon.
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