Pain in my lower abdomen?

Nonspecific : Abdominal pain is a common, yet complex problem. Much more information is needed, along with a physical examination, and sometimes testing. See a doctor to find out more.

?: Causes of lower abdominal pain include but are not limited to: appendicitis, bladder infection or inflammation, inguinal hernia, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, crohn’s disease, kidney stone or infection, cancer, pelvic inflammatory disease, seminal vesicle inflammation, ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, ovarian cyst, aortic aneurysm, injury & intestinal obstruction.

See your doctor: Cause of pain must be diagnosed before it can be treated. Take a laxative if it is due to constipation.

How bad is it?: If severe, go to er asap. Is the pain on the surface or deep in the abdomen? Does it come and go or change with coughing? Does it move? Does it radiate anywhere else? What makes it worse? Activity? Eating? Did u injure yourself? Is it improving or worsening or the same.Other symptoms? Fevers? Chills? Change in bowel movements? If not severe, make an appt with your md.

Eval: If chronic pain - recommend medical evaluation - especially if associated with changes in bowel habitus. Severe abdominal pain = urgent medical evaluation.