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[ Reviewed by Suo Lee, MD Internal Medicine](https://ubiehealth.com/doctors/suo-lee) Pain in the lower right side of your stomach might be due to common problems like appendicitis or other conditions affecting your intestines or colon. Other causes could include, gas, constipation, right-sided diverticulitis, ovarian cyst rupture or torsion.  ## Important Next Steps [Learn what causes lower right stomach pain](https://ubiehealth.com/symptoms/abdominal-pain)[Check if your pain needs urgent care](https://ubiehealth.com/symptoms/abdominal-pain)[Discover if symptoms suggest appendicitis today](https://ubiehealth.com/symptoms/abdominal-pain)[Find OTC relief for lower right pain](https://ubiehealth.com/consult/chat/new?message=I+have+been+having+persistent+lower+right+abdominal+pain;+I+would+like+advice+on+over-the-counter+relief+options.)[See a doctor for abdominal pain](https://ubiehealth.com/consult/chat/new?message=I+have+been+experiencing+lower+right+abdominal+pain+for+a+few+days;+can+you+help+me+understand+possible+causes+and+advise+if+I+should+come+in+for+an+evaluation?)[Understand medically valid home remedies for pain](https://ubiehealth.com/consult/chat/new?message=I+have+been+having+persistent+lower+right+stomach+pain;+could+you+recommend+medically+valid+home+remedies+to+alleviate+it?)[Find likely causes of your stomach pain](https://ubiehealth.com/symptoms/abdominal-pain) Not seeing your question? 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There may be other gastrointestinal causes, such as inflammation of the small bowel (ileitis) or even conditions like Crohn’s disease that affect the intestines. Some infections can also lead to discomfort in this region. Doctors usually use imaging tests like CT scans and blood work to understand exactly what is happening inside. They review your symptoms, check your medical history, and sometimes do a physical exam to be sure of the cause. If you experience severe pain in this area, it is important to see a healthcare provider so they can rule out serious problems and decide on the best way to treat your pain. (References) - Purysko AS, Remer EM, Filho HM, Bittencourt LK, Lima RV, Racy DJ. Beyond appendicitis: common and uncommon gastrointestinal causes of right lower quadrant abdominal pain at multidetector CT. Radiographics. 2011 Jul-Aug;31(4):927-47. doi: 10.1148/rg.314105065. PMID: 21768232. - Shin JH, Son BH, Kim H. Clinically distinguishing between appendicitis and right-sided colonic diverticulitis at initial presentation. Yonsei Med J. 2007 Jun 30;48(3):511-6. doi: 10.3349/ymj.2007.48.3.511. PMID: 17594161; PMCID: PMC2628084. - [Internet\]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2015 Dec. (Comparative Effectiveness Reviews, No. 157.) Background. Available from: \[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK355445/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK355445/)  Thinking about asking ChatGPT?[Ask me instead](https://ubiehealth.com/consult/chat/new?message=I+was+reading+the+content+in+the+following+Doctor%27s+Note%3A+What+could+cause+pain+in+the+lower+right+side+of+my+stomach%3F.+I+have+a+question+related+to+that.&intent=symptom_check&source_type=doctors-note) ## Tell your friends about us. We would love to help them too.  For First Time Users ## What is Ubie’s Doctor’s Note? We provide a database of explanations from real doctors on a range of medical topics. 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Published on: 5/6/2025 Pain in the lower right side of your stomach might be due to common problems like appendicitis or other conditions affecting your intestines or colon. Other causes could include, gas, constipation, right-sided diverticulitis, ovarian cyst rupture or torsion.  Explanation Pain in the lower right part of the stomach can be linked with appendicitis, which is when your appendix gets swollen and infected. However, there are other conditions that can also cause pain in this area. For example, right-sided colonic diverticulitis occurs when small pouches in the large intestine become inflamed. There may be other gastrointestinal causes, such as inflammation of the small bowel (ileitis) or even conditions like Crohn’s disease that affect the intestines. Some infections can also lead to discomfort in this region. Doctors usually use imaging tests like CT scans and blood work to understand exactly what is happening inside. They review your symptoms, check your medical history, and sometimes do a physical exam to be sure of the cause. If you experience severe pain in this area, it is important to see a healthcare provider so they can rule out serious problems and decide on the best way to treat your pain. (References) - Purysko AS, Remer EM, Filho HM, Bittencourt LK, Lima RV, Racy DJ. Beyond appendicitis: common and uncommon gastrointestinal causes of right lower quadrant abdominal pain at multidetector CT. Radiographics. 2011 Jul-Aug;31(4):927-47. doi: 10.1148/rg.314105065. PMID: 21768232. - Shin JH, Son BH, Kim H. Clinically distinguishing between appendicitis and right-sided colonic diverticulitis at initial presentation. Yonsei Med J. 2007 Jun 30;48(3):511-6. doi: 10.3349/ymj.2007.48.3.511. PMID: 17594161; PMCID: PMC2628084. - [Internet\]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2015 Dec. (Comparative Effectiveness Reviews, No. 157.) Background. Available from: \[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK355445/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK355445/)  ## Tell your friends about us. We would love to help them too.  For First Time Users ## What is Ubie’s Doctor’s Note? We provide a database of explanations from real doctors on a range of medical topics. Get started by exploring our library of questions and topics you want to learn more about. Was this page helpful? Purpose and positioning of servicesUbie Doctor's Note is a service for informational purposes. The provision of information by physicians, medical professionals, etc. is not a medical treatment. If medical treatment is required, please consult your doctor or medical institution. We strive to provide reliable and accurate information, but we do not guarantee the completeness of the content. If you find any errors in the information, please contact us.