Worried about Lower Abdominal Pain?

What is lower abdominal pain?

Lower Abdominal Pain – The abdomen of the human body can be divided either into nine zones or four zones. The abdomen can be broadly divided into four categories :

1. 1. Upper right abdomen region or right upper quadrant
2. 2. Lower right abdomen region or right lower quadrant
3. 3. Upper left abdomen region or left upper quadrant
4. 4. The lower left abdomen region or left lower quadrant
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In this article, we will cover the lower right abdomen region and lower left abdomen region. The lower left abdomen region or left lower quadrant covers the following zones: the distal descending colon, the left ureter, and the sigmoid colon. In females, the ovary, uterine tube, uterus, and urinary bladder are also present. While in the lower right abdomen region or right lower quadrant region, important organs like the ileum of the stomach, vermiform appendix, the proximal ascending colon, and the proximal right ureter are present. Since the lower abdomen region has a lot of vital organs, pain in this region can be a cause of concern for your health. One individual might feel abdominal pain around the lower chest region and on the upper side of the groin. Pain can be described as generalized or localized or feeling crampy. The feeling of pain or ache in the stomach, the problem of bloating, constipation, gas, acidity etc. Such symptoms should not be neglected and should be consulted with the doctor immediately. One may feel the pinching pain as well in the stomach zone or the lower abdominal region or in, the lower abdomen zone. The pain of kidney stones can also be felt as pain in the abdomen.

What are the causes of the pain in the lower abdomen?

Some causes are responsible for abdomen pain, like constipation, acidity, vomiting, stress, diarrhea, gastroenteritis, etc. Some diseases affect our digestive system and tract, like GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), spastic colon, abdominal pain, cramps, Crohn’s disease, and lactose intolerance.

What are the possible causes that can cause severe abdominal pain?

Some reasons can cause pain in the abdomen like

1. 1. The rupturing of the organ due to some accident or trauma 
2. 2. The stones in the gallbladder can also cause pain in the abdomen
3. 3. The stones of the kidney are one such problem that can cause pain in the abdomen as well
4. 4. The infection of the kidney.
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If you have pain in a generalized form which means to have pain in the whole abdomen region. Then there can be some reasons behind it like 

1. 1. The inflammation of the appendix
2. 2. The injury due to injury or trauma
3. 3. The irritation due to the bowel syndrome 
4. 4. The infection in the urinary tract
5. 5. The infection in the digestive tract
6. 6. Flu is also a factor
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Pain in the lower abdomen might be due to the following reason 

1. 1. The problem of appendicitis 
2. 2. The damage to the intestines
3. 3. The pregnancy is ectopic.
4. 4. Cancer 
5. 5. Crohn‘s disease.
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In females, the problem in the reproductive system is also one such reason.

• 1. The pain due to menstruation
• 2. The cyst in the ovaries
• 3. The problems of miscarriage, fibroids
• 4. The issue in the endometrium wall
• 5. Inflammation in the pelvic zone 
• 6. The pregnancy is ectopic.
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Some home remedies that one individual can use to treat abdominal pain are 

1. 1. Adding magical ingredients like ginger to your diet helps in better digestion, and one individual can take it in the form of some juice in water.
2. 2. One individual can use the hot bag to get relief from the pain of cramps. 
3. 3. A balanced healthy diet is equally important, like fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables, etc.
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When should I consult a doctor?

You can consult to doctor in the following cases 

1. 1. If you are having a problem with bloody stools
2. 2. If one individual has a fever higher than 101 Fahrenheit 
3. 3. When there is blood appearing in the vomiting.
4. 4. The appearance of yellow color in the skin or the eyes?
5. 5. The swelling of the abdomen or the feeling of tenderness in it.
6. 6. The feeling of difficulty in the process of breathing.
7. 7. If you are experiencing prolonged pain in the abdomen, which might last more than 24 hours.
8. 8. Change in weight drastically within a short period.
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If you have observed the symptom, then it is advised to go to the doctor immediately without delay for consultation and further treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why am I having pain in my lower abdomen?

The pain in the lower abdomen might be due to the following reasons.

1. The inflammation of the appendix, infection in the urinary tract, infection in the digestive tract, injury or trauma in the internal organ of the lower abdomen, problem in the bowel movement etc.

What are the factors of pain in the lower abdomen in females?

In females, there are some reasons related to the reproductive tract, like the cyst in the ovaries, problems with miscarriage, fibroids, the issue in the endometrium wall, inflammation in the pelvic zone, ectopic pregnancy, etc. 

What kind of infection causes lower abdominal pain?

The pain in the lower abdomen can arise due to infection in the stomach, intestines, kidney or liver. In females, it can arise due to several other factors, like a cyst in the ovary, infection in the ovaries, uterus or the endometrium wall etc.

What are the four types of abdominal pain?

The abdomen can be broadly divided into four categories :

1. 1. Upper right abdomen region or right upper quadrant
2. 2. Lower right abdomen region or right lower quadrant
3. 3. Upper left abdomen region or left upper quadrant
4. 4. The lower left abdomen region or left lower quadrant
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The abdomen can be divided into nine regions as well and is named as 

1. 1. Right hypochondrium
2. 2. Epigastrium
3. 3. Left hypochondrium
4. 4. Right lumbar region
5. 5. Umbilical region
6. 6. Left lumbar region
7. 7. Right inguinal region
8. 8. Hypogastrium 
9. 9. Left inguinal
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