Patient's question:
Dr. Chen: Hello, I've had lower abdominal pain for over a year. At first, when I saw a doctor, they said I had appendicitis and I took medication for it, but it never improved. A few days ago, I had another check-up, and the gynecologist said it wasn't a gynecological issue. The smear test showed some inflammation. The pain starts after I wake up in the morning, but it's not very severe. It feels very painful when I urinate or have a bowel movement. During the day, I don't feel anything. I don't know what the problem is or if it's serious. Can you answer my question?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to perform a urinalysis and ultrasound examinations of the kidneys, bladder, and ureters to rule out urinary tract infections and other conditions.