Lower abdomen pain?????

Question

My husband has been having pain in his lower abdomen on his left side. It is made worse by eating, drinking, yawning, sneezing, etc. It is a sharp pain, ranking about 6 out of 10 on the pain scale. What would cause this and is it necessary to go to the ER or can he wait til tomorrow to go to his doctor?

Answer 1

Appendix is lower right quadrant.  Whether this needs a trip to the ER is something you really should call your doctor and ask.  But before you call, your doctor is going to ask:

Has this happened before

Does he have a fever (so take his temperature before you call)

When did it start

When has he eaten

What did he eat

Are there any lumps that can be felt through the skin

Any hot spots

When has he last had a bowel movement or passed gas

Was his last bowel movement before or after the pain started

Was it normal, abnormal?

That's just some of the questions that the doctor will likely ask on the phone and will surely ask if your husband sees the doctor in the morning, or if he goes to the ER tonight.

Call your doctor and let him evaluate before you go to the ER or try to give your husband any over the counter or home remedies.

Answer 2

Could it be a  hernia? Appendix? Fever? Regardless I would make him go to the ER asap.

Answer 3

Possible diverticulitis...has the pain been getting worse throughout the day? If your husband is in a lot of pain I would bring him to the ER. If he is having a fever or feeling nauseous and has abdominal swelling then it is definitely necessary.

Answer 4

He could have an infection, or a serious stomach problem. Take him to the ER.

Answer 5

It sounds like a Hernia which is essentially a rupture usually noticed as a lump, commonly in the groin or the umbilical region. It appears when a portion of the tissue which lines the abdominal cavity (peritoneum) breaks through a weakened area of the abdominal wall.

This can lead to discomfort as the hernia enlarges and can sometimes be dangerous if a piece of intestine becomes trapped ('strangulated') inside.

He definalty needs to be seen, but can probablly wait for tomorrow, unless he is having severe pain.

BTW: Just so you have correct info..the appendix/gallbladder are in the Right upper quadrant.

Answer 6

If there is no fever or any kind of bleeding or nausea he should be o.k until tomorrow now if it was the right sice i would tell you yo go to the E.R but if the pain hits a 10 on a scale go A.S.A.P