I have severe lower right quadrant pain and nausea. I'm also a little light headed and dizzy. Pain comes and goes. Pain is worse in the morning, and eases during the day. Goes away when I am lying down. Been going on for 11 days now. I'm not pregnant. Been to doctor. Tests scheduled next week. We have ruled out ovary and gallbladder. I had a c-section in Dec. 04.  \nWhat are possible causes?
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The most common cause of RLQ pain is appendicitis. With your symptoms, it certainly sounds like it COULD be that.  Even though that sounds like the most likely cause, some other possibilities are: kidney stone (pain is usually in the BACK on one side, but not always); diverticulitis; IBS. If you hadn't already ruled it out, the second most likely culprit would've been your right ovary.
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You don't say how long this has been or how old you are. There could be many reasons, one of which is appendicitis. You should really go to an emergency room to be checked if it is your lower right side. \n\nIt could also be a problem with an ovary if you are a female.\n\nYou need to be checked ASAP. It is not something that you want to wait to find out about.
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Do you have any other symptoms like fever, chills, nausea or vomiting?   When was the last time you had a bowel movement. \nThe most common cause is constipation.  If you have accompanying fever or diarrhea, you could have an infection. \n\nIf the pain persists or becomes progressively more severe you should seek medical attention!\n\nIf you are female, it could be menstrual related.. or even an ectopic pregnancy.  \nPlease call your doctor if this persists!
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There are a few things it could mean:\n\nFirst, is it consistent? If so, it might Not be your ovaries! The right side is also where the appendix is. How severe is the pain?\n\nA PID (pelvic inflammatory Disease) would cause a dull pain on either or both sides. It also causes discomfort during intercourse. Often there is an unusual discharge.\n\nOvarian cysts can be very painful, especially right after they rupture. There are many kinds. Sometimes you might see a little blood or other watery fluid as a discharge.\n\nEctopic pregnancy can cause a lot of pain in the fallopian tubes. You would probably test positive on a home pregnancy test. This is a dangerous condition that can be life-threatening.\n\nMany women, myself included, experience sharp pain on the day of ovulation, which subsides after a 1/2 day or so. This is due to a ruptured follicular cyst, and will occur one month on the left side, the next month on the right. The pain can be very uncomfortable, and is extremely sharp.\n\nThese are the most common reasons. Your clues for determining the cause would be how suddenly the pain arose, where you are in your cycle, if there is any blood, your body temperature, a pregnancy test, and severity. To rule out appendicitis- important- lie down, and press gently on your abdomen, then let go. If pressing is very painful, but is relieved after you let off, then it is not a major life-threatening infection. If the pain is overwhelming upon release, see a doctor immediately. Also if you suspect you may be pregnant.\n\nCysts and ovulation pain are not immediate causes of concern. A PID would be, as well as the others I mentioned. \n\nGood luck!
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It can be ovulation... sometimes people get pain when they ovulate.  \n\nIt could be a cyst around your ovary.  if it is, it would be extremely painful if you ovulated and there is a cyst there.  The cyst could have also burst, and that would be VERY painful. \n\nIt could also be your appendix. Women can get mixed up because your appendix is on the right side as well.  You could have appendixitis (when your appendix gets enlarged). \n\n\nIn any case you should see your doctor bc you may need an ultrasound of the area to check for a cyst or your appendix.
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How long has your stomach been hurting and exactly where does it hurt? If it is very low abdomen and sharp pains that do not feel better in any position, it could be due to constipation. I have had this problem many times and it is horrible. It does go away, but I would suggest getting checked by a doctor. I would try eating lots of veggies and fruit and drink lots of water. If these are not the symptoms you are experiencing, I don't know what to tell you. Go to your doctor and get checked out! If this sounds like you, and you have a history of constipation, Miralax is a great prescription that my doctor prescribed for me to keep me regular and prevent this from happening again! \nGood luck!
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Firstly i think your presuming its your Fallopian tubes !! as the pain from these normally radiates in your back (just like when your kidneys flair up)  You need to go back to your GP and discuss with him that if it is not womb/tubes pain it may be kidney stones or even a severe water infection...  if he/she refuses to treat you go elsewhere you are entitled to a 2nd opinion....
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at the most basic level, there is something that is irritating going on in the lower abdomen.  but there are a lot of possibilities.  it could be something as simple as a large gas bubble that is putting pressure on the intestines.  it could be something more serious involving the intestines, such as a blockage, rupture, or infection, such as appendicitis.  you don't say if you are female, but if you are, then the reproductive organs could also be the source of the pain, like an ovarian cyst, uterine infection, ovulation, etc.\n\nif the pain is minor, and you don't have a fever, you could wait a while.  if it has been going on for a while, or if the pain is severe, you should see a doctor immediately.
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there are many things to consider.  Do you have a fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea?  Is the pain constant? Is it on the right side and does it feel better if you bend your knee and raise it toward your chest?  You could also be constipated.  When was your last bowel movement?  do you have any other symptoms besides lower abdomen pain.  You are a  it could be gynecological related.  You should see your doctor if it gets worse or persists...Your doctor can give you the best advise and treatment.
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Get a full upper scope (EGD) and a colonoscopy done.  Get some lab tests to measured inflammation (ESR, CRP) and most of all speak to your doctor.  Sounds like you could have Crohn's disease, but you could also just have irritable bowel syndrome with some ulcers mixed in for the nausea.  Lastly you could have peptic ulcer disease which can be easily treated with antibiotics.  Just get tested and talk to your doctor... and DEMAND answers! :)
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StudentMD and Lana gave a pretty good explanation and description. Pain from appendicitis is due to the appendix becoming obstructed and distended.\n\nNausea, vomiting, no desire to eat, vague pain around your belly button, and subsequent migration of sharp pain to the right lower abdomen (this can vary according to certain factors such as pregnancy), fever. If not appendicitis these symptoms can be many other rather serious conditions.\n\nIf you even suspect that there is something wrong with your appendix, go to the emergency dept. DON'T WASTE TIME WONDERING.\n\nI want to add one thing, if your appendix actually burst, you may actually feel LESS pain for a short time, because like I mentioned above the pain is due to distension. THIS IS NOT A SIGN THAT THINGS HAVE GOTTEN BETTER, BUT WORSE. Ruptured appendix can be life threatening. Don't guess, just get seen. I hope you are already on your way to the ER.
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In that area of your body you have your upper intestines, gallbladder, and your liver.  You can also have pain from your kidney.  If you're still hurting after several days and the pain is getting worse you should see your health care provider.  You may have some sort of infection or damage to an organ in that area.  Or it could simply be muscle pain from a strained muscle in that area.  Your doctor or nurse practitioner could best test and determine what's going on.  I would see them though to rule out any sort of infection of one of your major organs.  It's kind of high to be appendicitis but that's possible if it's referred pain.  If you've had fever and nausea/vomiting with it you need to seek help immediately to be evaluated for appendicitis.
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Hi\n\nI suggest you get to a doctor quickly, it sounds like it could be, an ovarian cyst or Appendicitis.\nI have had both and the pain is quite similar, Could you be pregnant???
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it could be a number of things.  endometriosis, cyst, fibroid, fluid, swelling, PID.  If you are in severe pain and can not get to your doctors office then you need to goto the ER.  To be on the safe side.  Good luck!  I hope you feel better.  You could try webmd and see if you see anything on there.
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um.. i had back pains and stomach pains,that doesnt necessarily mean youir preg. just try to chill out. and dont get to stressd out so much. go to your doctor-you may have a kidney infection,that would explain somreof the pain...
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Hi,\nI'm sorry people are so sarcastic and mean when you ask a question on here.\n\nFirst of all, no one on this website is going to be able to give you any kind of definite answer to your question.  I will put links to information about chlamydia - the first from the Centers for Disease Control and the second from and Ob/Gyn-related site.  I hope that after you read this information, you will be able to talk to your doctor or clinic about the questions you have.  Only someone who has examined you and taken a THOROUGH medical history will be able to help you.\n\nI will try to make you feel a little bit better, just for now, but remember, I don't have your entire history.  In any case, it does sound like you caught it early both times - if you hadn't, that's when it tends to spread up into your uterus and fallopian tubes and cause infection and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.  It sounds like you have had regular medical care and that they would let you know if you had possibly sustained any damage to your reproductive organs.  So, the fact that they haven't told you anything like that MAY be a good sign.\n\nI'm saying the last part because I don't want you to freak out, but I do want you to get your questions answered - and not on this website.  Please take care of yourself and don't be afraid to ask any questions of your doctor or clinic.
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You really should see a Dr. because of all of the things it could be. My first guess would be an ulcer. It could also be a vitamin deficiency or an electrolyte imbalance, both chronic. I wouldn't know without knowing more. Is it pain, or just nausea? If there is pain, where is it? What kind of pain? It could be a potentially serious thing like hepatitis or kidney disease or something you need medicine for like Chrohn's Disease . This is why you should see a Dr.