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Pain in lower right abdomen for about a week...sometimes pain in ovaries already had period..could it be an ovarian cyst?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Needs evaluation: Sharp pain the lower right abdomen could indicate appendicitis which is a surgical emergency. People with this symptom need to evaluated quickly with a health professional. Other causes include ovarian cysts as you mention as well as many other potential causes.

Answered 6/21/2017

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A member asked:

Pain in lower right abdomen for about a week...sometimes pain in ovaries already had period..could it be an ovarian cyst?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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