Customer question:
I have pain in the right side of my stomach. What could be the problem? Anonymous customer.
Answer:
Pain on the right side of the abdomen is often the result of the following problems and health complications: hernia, appendicitis, kidney problems, digestive problems, bloating and gas problems, reproductive system problems, and irritable bowel syndrome.
So many different problems cause discomfort in the right part of the abdomen. But, in general, pain in the right lower abdomen is often not problematic and disappears within a day or two.
If you experience prolonged pain, visiting a doctor is a sensible choice.
When is a pain in this area alarming?
Some pains in this area of the abdomen can be alarming and require prompt medical attention if you notice the following symptoms:
- elevated body temperature
- dregetavica
- vomiting and nausea
- urinating more often than usual
- diarrhea
- blood or traces of inflammation in the urine
- forced to water, even if you have already urinated a little before
- smelling urine, often cloudy
What usually causes pain on the right side of the abdomen?
Appendicitis
Appendicitis usually means problems with the appendix - the appendix, where inflammation can occur.
In addition to pain on the right side of the abdomen, it is accompanied by the following symptoms: loss of appetite, vomiting and nausea, tense abdomen in this area, and problems with digestion.
The problem is often so severe that it requires immediate medical attention.
Inflammation of the appendix can be solved with antibiotic therapy in each case, but it is often necessary to remove the appendix surgically.
Kidney infection (inflammation)
Kidney inflammation occurs due to bacteria that often enter the kidney from the rest of the urinary system. You feel the pain mainly in the right part of the abdomen, but the pain can also spread to both sides and backward toward the back.
In addition to pain on the right side of the abdomen, the condition is accompanied by the following symptoms: fever, vomiting, nausea, a tense abdomen in this area, and problems with digestion.
If you ignore the pain, it can also result in kidney failure and all the related further complications.
Irritable bowel syndrome
It is a disease resulting from many imbalances in the digestive tract. In America, 12% of people have irritable bowel syndrome problems.
In addition to the pain on the right side of the abdomen, it is simultaneously accompanied by the following symptoms: abnormal digestion and movement of the digestive tract, bloating, a lot of mucus in the secretion,
Doctors do not know the real cause of the problems.
Hernia - hernia
Hernia or intestinal hernia is a problem when a part of the intestine escapes through an opening in the abdominal membrane and causes mainly pain.
In addition to the pain on the right side of the abdomen, it is accompanied by the following symptoms: a swollen part of the abdomen in the problem area. In addition, you feel apparent constipation, although there is no constipation and even less typical symptoms such as vomiting, incapacity, flatulence, and sudden extreme pain.
Kidney stones
They represent a severe problem, which is the result of the formation of small stones. When these stones leave the kidney area, the feet usually feel extreme pain. The intensity of the pain depends on the position of the kidney stones and their size.
In addition to the pain on the right side of the abdomen, it is simultaneously accompanied by the following symptoms: pain when urinating, reddish, pink, or brownish urine, nausea, vomiting, feeling as if you need to urinate often, increased temperature and shivering< /p>
Going to the doctor is a necessity.
Digestive problems
It is a result of diet; the organism reacts in a specific way when digesting a particular diet. The pain is usually dull.
In addition to pain on the right side of the abdomen, it is accompanied by the following symptoms: bloating, nausea, flatulence, formation of digestive gases, reflux of digestive contents after eating small amounts of food, and a feeling of fullness.
The causes of pain on the right can be the following:
- menstrual cramps
- endometriosis
- ovarian cysts
- ectopic pregnancy
- pelvic inflammatory disease one
- ovarian torsion
- inguinal hernia
- testicular torsion
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