Could persistent, dull pain in lower abdomen by due to diagnosed MCTD?
Patient: I've been diagnosed with MCTD.  I've had a persistent, dull pain on the lower right abdomen for several months.  All tests for infections and/or cysts are negative.  Currently being tested for gallstones as the culprit.  Could this be caused by the MCTD medicine I take? Doctor: Hi. MTDC and its medicines can cause this type of pain, yet it is important to locate the cause.I hope you have undergone a CT / MRI scan of the area. A good clinical examination is also of utmost importance as the information one gets may not be seen in any of the tests.Please be examined by a Gastro-Surgeon, telling his your history of disease and treatments so far.