What does pain in the lower abdomen in a diverticulitis patient indicate?
Patient: I am having pain in my lower abdomen. I believe it could be from an internal hemorroid but I am not sure. The pain is right in the front. I am a 71year old woman. It also have diverticulosis but I don’t think it is diverticulitis. I have had that before. I know the bladder,lower colon and uterus are all kind of right there so I’m not sure. Doctor: **Thanks for contacting with your health concern1. As there was a history of diverticulosis and now having pain abdomen as the symptom, thus following should be your approach:i. At present, it might be a 'gastrointestinal' symptoms [diverticulitis, celiac disease thus you should contact either a general surgeon, gastroenterologist or Gynecologist and if not sure consult your GP who after reviewing your case history and physical examination will refer you to specialist concerned.PS. The most common diagnoses of lower abdominal pain relate to uterine, gonadal, renal, and bladder complications, [less common causes like primary dermatologic and musculoskeletal problems as well as referred pain and neuropathies related to underlying vertebral and spinal cord complications can also occur], so examination is mandatory for further workup and management.2. since the pain is unexplainable thus it is wise to check with your doctor since persistent or chronic pain should be examined to rule out any serious underlying causes.PS. A doctor can diagnose the cause of the pain and develop a treatment plan that will address the underlying cause of lower abdominal pain