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What Causes Sharp Piercing Pain In Lower Abdomen?

Hi, I've been noticing that every once in awhile I get these sharp, piercing pain in my lower abdomen and a little to the right. It hurts so much, it comes by surprise and lasts a good minute or so. I can't move or breathe while it happens because it just makes it hurt more. I'm looking for some answers please & thank you.
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Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Lower abdominal pain can be caused by urinary tract infection, urinary tract stones, ovaries cyst, inguinal hernia.
If you have also frequent urinating, burning while urinating, back pain. Lower abdominal pain can radiate to the leg.
Hernia gives usually a lump in the groin. The pain is more intense whe standing, coughing or lifting heavy objects.

I suggest you to visit your doctor. Urine analysis, blood work, abdominal ultrasound should be done at first. If you are female, gynecologist consult and transvaginal ultrasound should be also done.

Hope this will help.
Regards.
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What Causes Sharp Piercing Pain In Lower Abdomen?

Hello! Thank you for the query. Lower abdominal pain can be caused by urinary tract infection, urinary tract stones, ovaries cyst, inguinal hernia. If you have also frequent urinating, burning while urinating, back pain. Lower abdominal pain can radiate to the leg. Hernia gives usually a lump in the groin. The pain is more intense whe standing, coughing or lifting heavy objects. I suggest you to visit your doctor. Urine analysis, blood work, abdominal ultrasound should be done at first. If you are female, gynecologist consult and transvaginal ultrasound should be also done. Hope this will help. Regards.