causes of lower abdominal pain

Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes blocked and painfully inflamed. The key is the surgical removal of the organ before it bursts, which can lead to a fatal infection spreading throughout the abdomen. We look into the 11 most common symptoms leading up to appendicitis.

Abdominal pain is a common reason to visit the doctor, whether in an office or emergency department visit. We look into the top causes of lower right abdominal pain.