Understanding Abdominal Pain: Potential Causes and When to Seek Medical Advice

Unilateral abdominal pain can indicate:

1. Appendicitis: Right lower quadrant pain, nausea, fever.
2. Kidney stones: Flank/side pain radiating to groin.
3. Intestinal obstruction: Mid/lower pain, bloating, vomiting, distension.
4. Diverticular disease: Left lower quadrant pain, bowel changes.
5. Ovarian cyst: Lower abdominal/pelvic pain, possibly with nausea.
6. Ectopic pregnancy: Lower abdominal/pelvic pain + vaginal bleeding—emergency.

See a doctor for accurate diagnosis. Expect history, exam, and possibly ultrasound or CT scan.