If food isn't passing through the colon normally, that could be a sign something is obstructing the path, Dr. Kamal said. Abdominal bloating, pain and unexplained weight loss are also red flags.

The human anatomy is complex and there are many potential causes of right side abdominal pain—and some ... one woman learned ...

They are also called omental appendices, fatty appendices of the colon, or appendices epiploicae. This fatty tissue creates a membrane that drapes over the abdominal cavity. Their exact function ...