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Section: Abdomen and Digestion

Lower right abdominal pain

Also known as: RLQ pain

Lower right abdominal pain symptom guide: what it can mean, possible causes, and when to seek care. Educational only.

Overview

Pain in the lower right abdomen can come from muscle strain, injury, or inflammation. Pain moving here may need appendicitis assessment—do not delay. This is general information only, not a diagnosis. Severe, sudden, or fever-related pain needs professional assessment.

Possible causes

  • Muscle strain or posture
  • Injury or overuse
  • Joint inflammation
  • Infection (less often)

When to see a doctor

See a clinic if lower right abdomen pain is severe, limits activity, lasts a week, or comes with swelling/fever.

Related conditions

Sources

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