What is your opinion about my right-sided abdominal cramps?

Question

Hi doctor,

The following symptoms started about four hours ago. I am experiencing cramps on my right side, near my hip bone. I feel them more in the front but at times, can feel it in my back. At first, the cramps were minutes apart, but now they are roughly 30 seconds apart. I am a 43 year old female. My height is 5'4" and weight is 140 lbs. I am not having any sort of bathroom issues. I have not had a menstrual cycle in the last three years due to uterine ablation. Kidney stones do run in the family. What is your suggestion about my cramps?

Answer 1

Hi,

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Right side lower abdomen cramps could probably be caused by gynecological disorders such as right-sided salpingitis (fallopian tube inflammation) or oophoritis (ovary inflammation).

If it is manifested with high temperature and spasmatic pain, then we should think of acute conditions such as appendicitis, cholecystitis (gall bladder inflammation acute or chronic) or lower urinary tract infections.

If the pain is acute and worsening, then you must consider consulting your GP or family physician as soon possible.

If it is periodic, then I suggest you start antispasmodics or painkillers such as Ibuprofen 200 mg twice daily for three to four days to get temporary relief.