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Doctor insights on: Intermittent Right Lower Quadrant Pain

Physician assess: Because of the position of the pain and the presence of slight fever he/she should be examined for the possibility of appendicitis. Twisting of an ovary would be another concern if your child is a female. Poor appetite and sluggish behavior also fit with appendicitis. Have your child seen by your MD or in the ER if more quickly available. Read more

Nonspecific: The symptoms are nonspecific, and don't suggest a major problem. There have been a few reports of 'stump' appendicitis, inflammation of the stump of the appendix. This is rare, but if the symptoms are similar to when you had appendicitis, see your surgeon for a follow up. Read more

Depends: Ovulation is often accompanied by a pain that could last several hours called "mittelschmerz". It actually is caused by the leak of fluid when an egg is released, so it is sort of like a cyst. However, pain that lasts is more likely to be something else, possibly a cyst, pregnancy, or even appendicitis. Read more

Just as long as it: Is not appendicitis, then you need to be aggressive with managing your constipation.Changing diet is not going to give you a quick fix for long standing constipation! You need to take dulcolax or the like. See a gastroenterologist for management. You may need bowel cleansing initially for being impacted! Read more

RLQ abdominal pain: Pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen can be from many sources, including the gallbladder, liver, kidney, ovaries, colon, small intestine, and pancreas, among others. If the pain is severe, you should go to the emergency room. Otherwise, see your doctor soon. Hope that helps. Read more

Needs to be checked: Sharp pain in right lower quadrant can be due to ovarian pathology line an ovarian cyst, pelvic infection, or infection of the appendix you need a detaled history and physical exam, and if indicated blood and urine test, and may need ultrasound or cat scal to find the cause. Read more

Abdominal pain?: I assume you mean rlq abdominal pain. Appendicitis would be high on my list (also your ovary if you are a female). Start by seeing your pcp. Read more

Appendicitis: One of the most common conditions is appendicitis. See your doctor if the pain persists. Read more

Mass: Could be an ovary or cyst. Hard to say for sure without exam. Read more

Spotting: Any chance you are pregnant? First do a home pregnancy test if any chance. If not see your PCP. Maybe you could order a CBC, ultrasound, etc. The other question is when was your last cycle and are you on OCP. Read more

Get evaluated: Pain that is regionally specific is usually easier to work up by a doctor. If you have your appendix, then this may be a warning sign of inflammation. Other possibilities also include gastrointestinal disorders like irritable bowel, Crohn's or ulcerative colitis (autoimmune), celiac or gluten sensitivity...you get the picture. See your PCP. Read more

Go to ER: If you are experiencing R lower quadrant abdominal pain specifically then go to the ER to be checked. It may be your appendix. Other causes can include urine infections, constipation etc, but needs to be checked. Read more

If pain is severe: Accompanied by v appetite, nausea, vomiting, fever - it could be appendicitis. For severe abdominal pain seek emergency evaluation. Take care. Read more

Sure: Also ovarian cyst, irritable bowel, appendicitis, uti, muscle cramp. If not vomiting, or having fever then take motin. Hopefully it will go away. Read more

Yes: It definitely might be related to gas, a common cause, especially if it comes and goes or if you notice it for a few hours after eating and its relieved by passing gas or a bowel movement. The other thing to be concern about in that area is an appendicitis. If you notice a constant pain that doesn't improve accompanied by any systemic issues like a fever, then need to see physician immediately. Read more

No: Gastritis usually causes no pain or pain in the upper abdomen. Intermittent right lower quadrant pain is usually caused by an organ in the lower portion of the abdomen, not by gastritis. If the pain continues to be recurrent, I would see your doctor. Good luck. Read more

No it doesn't matter: And ileostomy is usually placed in the right lower quadrant or lower midline because that is where the bowel most easily comes up to the skin. Read more

YOU SHOULD SEE DOCTO: You have pain in abdomen and you should check with your doctor to find the cause of the pain. We can not advice you without examination. Read more

Pelvic pain: Go to ER you may have cyst rupturing or appendicitis. An ultrasound or Cat scan maybe needed. However they need to do a pregnancy test 1st., and CBC Read more

Med eval NOW: Could be appendicitis or another serious infection. Read more