i have a pain in my lower abdomen on the right of my belly button?

Question

its a piercing throbbing pain that keeps me awake at nite. to say that its uncomfortable would be an understatement. what do you think it could be. i have been experiencing this pain for 3 days now.

Answer 1

Signs and symptoms

Appendicitis can cause a variety of symptoms that may change over time. The most common early symptom is an aching pain around your navel that often shifts later to your lower right abdomen. As the inflammation in your appendix spreads to nearby tissues, especially the inner lining (peritoneum) of your abdomen, the pain may become sharper and more severe.

Eventually, the pain tends to settle in your lower right abdomen ¾ near your appendix at what's known as McBurney point. This point is about halfway between your navel and the top of your right pelvic bone. But the location of your pain may vary, depending on your age and the position of your appendix. Young children, especially, may have appendicitis pain in different places.

If you apply gentle pressure to the area that hurts, it will feel tender. As you release the pressure, especially if you do it suddenly, appendicitis pain often will feel worse (rebound tenderness). It will also tend to get worse if you cough, walk or make other jarring movements. This is particularly true if the inflamed appendix is touching the peritoneum — the silk-like membrane that lines the inner abdominal wall and enfolds the intestines. The pain may lessen somewhat if you lie on your side and pull your knees up toward your chest.

In addition to pain, you may have one or more of the following signs and symptoms:

Nausea and sometimes vomiting
Loss of appetite
A low-grade fever that starts after other signs and symptoms appear
Constipation
An inability to pass gas
Diarrhea
Abdominal swelling

Answer 2

A good idea would be to have it looked at by a GP (general practice) doctor; it may be a hernia. It may or may not be serious enough right now, but it sounds like it is and should be watched. Your doctor may recommend a pain killer for night time use if you ask for it. Don't wait to have it checked out though. It might also have something to do with diverticulosis or diverticulitis and your intestines. It often acts up on the left lower quadrant, but can still be a pouch that's formed elsewhere in the intestine. Pain's no fun so go check it out a.s.a.p. If it is a hernia, and surgery is recommended, just be aware that today hernia surgery can be done in many cases, laparoscopely. That means that instead of making a 12-14 inch cut in your abdomen, 3 smaller incisions are made instead and the surgical repair is made through these. There's much less chance of getting infected and the recovery time is also a whole lot quicker with a whole lot less pain.Only a surgeon can tell if you're a candidate for this type of hernia repair though.
Hope this helps.

Answer 3

I'm guessing you're female? Do you have any other symptoms other than the pain? could be fibroids, gas(yes even for 3 days), that particular area could be intestinal but you would have other symptoms(constipation,diarrhea), endometriosis(need other symptoms) Appdendix would be very low on the right sight I mean down by the pubic bone.

Answer 4

Pain in the lower abdomen on the right side is seen in variety of conditions , the most common being appendicitis.
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Best of luck yaar......!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Are you vomiting?? See a doctor. Most probably appendicitis.

Answer 7

It could be your appendix. Don't hesitate! Go to ER. If your appendix bursts then the toxins get into your system and you could die. Don't wait for answers, go find out at the hospital.

Answer 8

Get to the emergency room, as it sounds like appendicitis.

Answer 9

appedisitis, or hernia.