I also thought about appendicitis.
It can be many things, but traditionally the mention of the right lower side evokes strong associations among the population with appendicitis. Where is the pain located? It could be the intestines and fallopian tubes and spina bifida and a dozen other things. We found where to ask. Well, if you had appendicitis, you wouldn’t survive for long... You’d end up in an ambulance with acute abdominal syndrome.
More like an ovary. If I had appendicitis, the pain would most likely be stronger, and not just a nagging sensation. Especially during menstruation. With appendicitis, the symptoms are similar to poisoning, pain, nausea, weakness, but on the right side of the lower abdomen and do not go away for a long time. And go to the doctor. First of all, see a gynecologist.
Ovarian cyst or cancer
What the hell are you guessing about? You should run to the doctor if it’s so scary. Well, how many topics of this kind can you create? Are we psychics or doctors?? Even doctors cannot make a diagnosis without examination.
I had a pain in the middle of my cycle and it went away, I think it was ovulation. And also, by the way, a couple of months after the cancellation of OK. BUT my appendicitis has been removed, so I didn’t worry, but I advise you to get checked just in case there is a fireman.
Suspicion of appendicitis, see a doctor immediately.
They will decide later what it is, but the main thing is to rule out appendicitis! If you let it go, you can die, my sister was suffering from complications (she had appendicitis for a week and thought it would go away on its own).
There may be a pinched sciatic nerve (I recently became acquainted with this problem myself), but to rule out appendicitis (the problem is much stronger, and the consequences can be more disastrous) - call an ambulance, they will even determine whether it is there or not when they arrive at home.
In general, acute appendicitis begins with pain in the stomach, then going down to the intestines, and only then to the lower right part of the abdomen.
But it’s better not to risk it and call an ambulance, maybe they won’t take you away, but at least they will dispel doubts!
This is how my ovarian cyst manifested itself: pain in the lower abdomen on one side and in the leg
Here's my example. left ovarian cyst. But my right side hurts. I don’t know, the doctors can’t figure it out. They're just guessing. The pain is aching and feels like it’s radiating down my leg. It's not a pleasant pain at all. but it seems to me that this is probably appendicitis. with appendicitis the symptoms are simply not the same. It's worse with appendicitis. so I’m thinking about going to the gynecologist again... and getting an ultrasound there. It’s unlikely that anyone will say so. if sales doctors cannot immediately determine. As a woman, it’s terrible to be sick, you need to be treated right away, otherwise in the future it will be difficult to even give birth. or even get pregnant.
Please tell me who has had this. I stopped drinking OK 2 months ago, I stopped drinking them for a month. everything seemed to be back to normal. My period passed and a lingering pain began in the lower right side of my abdomen and radiated to my leg. what could it be?
maybe it's due to infections
I agree, this happens from an infection, so you need to go to the gynecologist as soon as possible. In this case, I was examined and tested at Medynskaya 9. If it’s not far from you, you can go there too. If necessary, I'll give you the doctor's name.
I have the same problem. Either it’s colitis or it’s not. I went to the gynecologist. The doctor is very good. She checked it and said that the nerve was inflamed. She prescribed B1 B6 injections. Candles . doesn't help yet. Something about this tingling confuses me(
it's a kidney problem
If only there were normal doctors to run
I am 34, a month ago, after food poisoning, my right side, in the area of the iliac region, began to hurt. I went to a gastroenterologist, an infectious disease specialist and a surgeon. Acute appendicitis has not been confirmed, which is the case with me - no one can make a diagnosis. Now I take antibiotics and antispasmodics. I have already done a bunch of tests, a coprogram, stool tests for dysbacteriosis, a CT scan of the abdominal cavity, general blood and urine tests and detailed biochemistry tests, liver tests and even a colonoscopy. Everything is more or less within the normal range, I can’t imagine what to do next.
If anyone knows, please suggest a good diagnostician in Kyiv. I no longer know where to run and who to turn to.
Another strange thing: the temperature is 37 but only lasts in the morning and afternoon. In the evening and at night it returns to normal. Whoever had this happen, please respond
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If the pain occurs when the diaphragm is damaged (hernia may be the cause), then it intensifies with breathing and coughing, and radiates to the arm (shoulder area).
2. Pain in the right side in the middle:
3. Pain in the lower right side of the abdomen:
In women, these may be the following pathologies:
Pain in the lower right side may also indicate the moment of ovulation of an egg from the ovary.
But quite often in men, the cause of such pain can also be an inguinal hernia.
Pregnant women in cases of pain in the right side should contact the same doctors as non-pregnant women. And children should be taken to see the same doctors as adults, only for children (for example, a pediatric gastroenterologist, a pediatric surgeon, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, a pediatrician (make an appointment) , etc.).
The same studies and tests above are prescribed for pain in the right side that appears several times a day, subsides on its own, has any character (aching, cramping, stabbing, cutting, dull, etc.), which can be combined with heartburn, belching, nausea, vomiting, constipation.
First of all, the doctor prescribes a general blood test, stool tests for worm eggs and scatology, ultrasound of the abdominal organs and colonoscopy. These studies usually make it possible to make a diagnosis and begin treatment. However, in doubtful cases, irrigoscopy may be additionally prescribed. If it is suspected that pain in the right side is associated with taking antibiotics, a stool culture for clostridia and a blood test for the presence of antibodies to clostridia are prescribed. If irrigoscopy, colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy cannot be done for some reason, and the patient is suspected of ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, then a blood test is prescribed for the presence of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies and antibodies to Saccharomycetes.
In addition, a biochemical blood test (bilirubin, AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase, total protein, albumin) and a coagulogram (APTT, TV, PTI, fibrinogen) are required.
When the pain is localized in the upper right side, combined with high fever, cough, shortness of breath, profuse sweating, painful hiccups or chest pain when swallowing, the doctor will first order a general blood test, a general urinalysis, a chest x-ray (sign up) and microscopy expectorated sputum. If the disease is difficult to treat, the doctor may prescribe tests of blood, sputum and bronchial swabs for the presence of chlamydia, streptococci, mycoplasma and Candida fungi in order to understand exactly what microorganism provoked the infectious-inflammatory process.
If there is very severe pain in the right side, which is combined with blistering rashes in the rib area, the doctor may prescribe a blood test for antibodies to viruses of the herpes family. However, with this pathology (shingles), tests are usually not prescribed, since the visible picture and the patient’s complaints are enough to make a diagnosis.
Pain in the right side of the abdomen
Pain is one of the unpleasant symptoms that indicates certain disorders in the human body. Many are of the opinion that pain is a person’s “friend”. Indeed, in reality, the appearance of pain often forces us to pay attention to our health and seek help from doctors. Pain syndrome can be present in any part of the body, have its own character, intensity, be present constantly or last for periods. In any case, the occurrence of pain should not be ignored.
One of the few but common complaints with which people consult a doctor is pain in the right side of the lower abdomen, which can be acute, dull, aching, appear suddenly or be chronic. Under the complaint “pain in the lower right side”, it is difficult for a doctor to make a primary diagnosis, since several vital organs are located in this area of the body, each of which can cause pain of varying intensity. Therefore, pain in the lower right side may indicate the development of a variety of diseases or disorders that can be dangerous to human life and health. Correctly diagnosing pain is the first step to successful recovery, but an accurate diagnosis can only be determined after seeing a doctor and the results of the examination. Let's consider the main causes of pain in the right side of the lower abdomen, as well as their localization, accompanying symptoms and recommendations for the appearance of pain in this area.
You can determine the appearance of painful sensations in the right lower abdomen if you figure out what caused this symptom, find out its intensity and nature, as well as its duration, the presence of concomitant diseases in the person’s medical history and other important points that the doctor takes into account at the appointment. The main criterion in diagnosing pain is the nature and localization of the pain syndrome. The most common pain conditions encountered in medical practice are the following, the nature of which allows the doctor to make a primary diagnosis and take action:
Pain in the right side of the abdomen often radiates to other parts of the body
The intensity and nature of the pain syndrome allows the doctor to draw up a probable picture of the disease, prescribe the necessary examinations, and then prescribe therapeutic therapy.
In addition to pain in the right lower abdomen, patients often experience other symptoms, which also allow the doctor to form a picture of the disease. The most common symptoms present are:
These are not all the symptoms that can be present in diseases that are accompanied by pain in the right lower abdomen.
Pain in the right side of the abdomen does not always indicate serious illnesses or disorders. Quite often, such an unpleasant symptom appears after eating spicy, fried, fatty foods. Pain can also occur after overeating, fasting or eating quickly.
The second factor that can cause this condition is physical activity. For example, stabbing pain may appear after fast walking or running. Such pain usually passes quickly and does not cause other symptoms in the person. It is enough to rest well or take an enzyme medication if the cause is related to food intake.
Physical activity is a common cause of pain in the right side of the abdomen.
In cases where pain appears too often, you should think about your health and consult a doctor as soon as possible. It is known that it is easier to prevent or treat any disease at the beginning of its development than during the period when significant damage to internal organs has occurred.
Pain in the right side of the abdomen can be caused by diseases or disorders of the digestive system, genitourinary system, as well as the liver, kidneys, and pancreas. Damage to these organs can lead to the development of the following diseases:
Internal organs causing pain in the right lower abdomen
In addition to the above diseases, pain in the right side of the lower abdomen can manifest itself in many gynecological diseases: ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cyst, endometritis, endometriosis and other pathologies. In men, pain in this area is observed with prostatitis, damage to the rectum. Often, pain in the right abdomen is characteristic of helminthic infestations (ascariasis, enterobiasis). Based on the above, we can conclude that pain in the lower abdomen on the right side can manifest itself in many diseases, some of them even have similar symptoms. That is why it is difficult and almost impossible to determine why the right side of the abdomen hurts without a medical specialist.
If the cause of the pain is known and the symptom is not associated with serious illnesses, then the person can take action on his own: take an anti-inflammatory drug, stomach pills, or get a good rest. In cases where the right side of the lower abdomen hurts, and the cause is not clear, you should not self-medicate. Uncontrolled use of any drug or other procedure can harm human health and lead to serious consequences.
Heat for pain in the lower abdomen - can lead to complications
It is important to remember that if the nature of the pain is unclear, there is no need to take painkillers, apply heat to the pain site, or ignore the symptoms. The fact is that after taking an anesthetic, the symptoms may subside, but this does not mean at all that the pathological process does not develop further and will not soon remind itself with renewed vigor. In addition, after pain relief, it will be difficult for the doctor to determine the location of the pain and make the correct diagnosis. As for the application of heat to a painful area of the abdomen, this can cause purulent processes in the internal organs, and ignoring the symptoms of pain, of course, leads to the progression of the disease.
If you experience mild pain in the right lower abdomen, you should not hesitate to visit a gastroenterologist, infectious disease specialist or surgeon. After consulting a specialist, the patient will be prescribed a series of laboratory and instrumental examinations that will help doctors create a complete picture of the disease, identify the cause, stage and prescribe appropriate treatment. If there is a suspicion of an attack of appendicitis, peritonitis or another serious condition, the pain is acute and severe, you need to call an ambulance. Before the doctors arrive, there is no need to give the patient food or drink, and it is strictly forbidden to use a heating pad or take painkillers. Women need to pay special attention to such pain, since many gynecological diseases are accompanied by pain in this area and require immediate intervention from a gynecologist.
Gynecological diseases – accompanied by pain in the right side of the abdomen
Regardless of the cause of pain in the right side of the lower abdomen, you should not self-medicate, use traditional methods or painkillers. In many cases, there is a risk of harming your health even more or triggering the development of complications. Pain in the lower abdomen on the right side can be present in various diseases, so to determine the true cause, you often have to visit several specialists in different fields of medicine. Only when the cause is established can this symptom be eliminated.
Pain in the right side during pregnancy
As soon as a new life is born in a woman’s body, it begins to actively restructure itself, subjecting all organs and systems to additional stress.
This often contributes to the occurrence of unpleasant sensations, such as pain in the right side during pregnancy, and provokes an exacerbation of existing chronic diseases or the development of new diseases.
In order to determine why the side hurts during pregnancy, it is necessary to understand the nature of the pain and establish the exact location of its localization. The abdominal area can be divided into four parts: the upper segment on the right (right side), the upper segment on the left (left side), the right and left lower segments. Depending on which part the pain occurs, you can judge its possible cause.
Aching pain in the right side indicates diseases of the liver, gall bladder, intestines or pancreas. In medical practice, there are cases when in the second trimester a woman is diagnosed with hepatitis, the virus of which lived peacefully in the body before pregnancy. The hepatitis A virus can enter the body through food and water. Expectant mothers who have a history of liver and biliary tract diseases are observed in the antenatal clinic together with a therapist.
The head of the pancreas is located in the upper right side. Therefore, pain may be caused by pancreatitis. Quite severe pain in this case is accompanied by nausea, vomiting and can radiate to the back. In a lying position, pain, as a rule, intensifies, subsides in a sitting position with a slight bend forward. The diagnosis of pancreatitis can be confirmed by appropriate laboratory tests and determination of the amount of certain enzymes.
pain in the right side during pregnancy
Pain can also be caused by renal pathology. Infections and inflammatory diseases of the right kidney cause pain, often radiating to the back. Pain sensations can vary from mild nagging pain to acute unbearable cramping attacks. Acute cutting pain requires immediate consultation with a doctor, as it can be caused by the presence or movement of stones and then the condition almost always worsens.
Hypomotor dyskinesia of the biliary tract often occurs in pregnant women. This condition is caused by increased production of progesterone, a hormone that prevents miscarriage and relaxes the uterus. At the same time, the smooth muscles of other organs, including the gallbladder, relax. As a result of insufficient emptying of the gallbladder, its walls stretch and pain occurs.
The normal process of bile secretion may also be disrupted due to compression (pressing) of the internal organs, liver and gall bladder by the growing uterus. With dyskinesia, women experience pain in the right side of the abdomen, a feeling of heaviness and pressure in the hypochondrium. These symptoms are often complemented by lack of appetite, bitterness in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, and heartburn. After eating fatty and fried foods, nervous overstrain and too strong emotions, the feeling of fullness in the hypochondrium and pain intensify.
Biliary dyskinesia
Dyskinesia of the gallbladder sometimes contributes to the development of the inflammatory process and stone formation. In addition, it can be a manifestation of various anomalies in the development of the bile ducts and chronic cholecystitis. A major role in the development of dysfunction of the gallbladder and ducts in expectant mothers is played by the state of the nervous system, various psychogenic factors and unbalanced nutrition.
In rare cases, pregnancy is complicated by acute fatty liver degeneration. This condition is a form of severe gestosis, which poses a danger to the mother and fetus. Pain in the right hypochondrium is accompanied by drowsiness, frequent mood swings, convulsions and confusion. This liver problem is usually detected quite quickly, in the first stages of development, and requires immediate qualified help.
Gallbladder dyskinesia
The intestines are partially located here, along with the appendix, the right ureter and the right appendages of the uterus. Pain can be caused by:
Side pain during pregnancy is associated with intestinal spasm, often preceded by prolonged constipation or a change in diet. Pain usually subsides after defecation or taking an antispasmodic.
Acute pain in the right lower abdomen should make you think about possible appendicitis and consult a surgeon. The growing uterus compresses the appendix, its blood supply is disrupted, which leads to inflammation - appendicitis.
The appendix may be located under the liver, which is why the symptoms of its inflammation can be confused with the symptoms of gastritis. The lower location of the process, near the urinary system, contributes to a frequent urge to urinate and irradiation of pain to the perineum and legs. The likelihood of such a diagnosis increases if the pain does not subside for a long time, the pain is concentrated around the navel, or you can indicate the location of its localization with one finger.
In the initial stages, pain due to appendicitis is most often observed in the right iliac region; in the second half of pregnancy, the pain is localized much higher, can be vague and radiate to the back and lower back. Appendicitis requires urgent hospitalization and surgical intervention.
Appendicitis during pregnancy
A dull aching pain in the right side of women in the lower abdomen can be caused by a right ovarian cyst. Its occurrence is sometimes promoted by pregnancy, but more often the cyst exists long before this condition. When stretched, mechanical irritation of the nerve receptors occurs, which causes mild pain, and sometimes just discomfort. Acute pain radiating to the anus, during which a false urge to defecate is felt and it is painful to sit, is almost always a symptom of a cyst rupture or torsion and requires timely treatment.
The treatment method in this case is selected individually depending on the clinical situation and contraindications. It can be conservative using antiplatelet agents, antispasmodics and other drugs, or surgical, in which the cyst is surgically removed.
Some of the most harmless are pains caused by sprained uterine ligaments. The right uterine ligament in most women is physiologically shorter than the left, so its stretching is observed more often. In this case, there is no threat to health, and there is no need for special treatment. Such pains are more often observed in later stages, when the uterus significantly increases in size, although they can sometimes occur at the beginning of pregnancy.
In early pregnancy, sudden cramping pain in the lower right side may be a sign of an ectopic pregnancy. A regular pregnancy test simply detects the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin in the urine, regardless of whether the fertilized egg is in the uterus or in the fallopian tube. Based on its indications, women are sometimes unaware of the development of an ectopic pregnancy, which in some cases is quite difficult to determine. To exclude this option, it is necessary to undergo a comprehensive gynecological examination in combination with an ultrasound.
Trichomoniasis, chlamydia, ureaplasmosis and other sexually transmitted infections also contribute to pain in the right iliac region. Treatment of these diseases is carried out in a hospital, since intrauterine infection of the fetus is possible.
Pain in the right side of the abdomen in women may appear as pregnancy progresses due to the growing uterus or fetal movements.
If there is moderate pain in the right side, there is no need to worry too much. Short aching pain (no more than 15 minutes) sometimes occurs when the baby, turning over in the stomach, touches the liver with its head or leg. In such cases, it is recommended to lie down and try to relax as much as possible by taking deep breaths. However, during a scheduled visit to the antenatal clinic, report such episodes to the gynecologist.
You can judge the presence of an inflammatory process by taking a blood and urine test. Inflammation is indicated by an increased level of leukocytes in the blood and the presence of proteins in the urine. This is how you can judge kidney problems, female inflammatory diseases and appendicitis. Using ultrasound of the uterus, placental abruption, increased tone, appendicitis and other problems are detected.
Examination for pain in the right side
If sudden severe pain occurs, call an ambulance immediately. Taking painkillers on your own is strictly contraindicated, firstly: they can harm the child, and secondly: the clinical picture will be blurred and it will be more difficult for the doctor to determine the disease. To relieve spasms, you can take a No-shpa tablet.
The left side of the abdominal cavity contains the spleen, most of the pancreas and intestinal loops. The spleen is located closest to the surface of the body, the main function of which is to completely remove red blood cells from the blood. In some diseases, it increases in size, which explains the occurrence of pain. The most dangerous rupture of the spleen as a result of illness or injury. The hallmark symptom of this condition is severe pain and bluish skin around the navel.
The cause of a dull aching pain radiating to the left side is often stomach diseases: functional dyspepsia, gastritis, ulcers. Sharp pain in the upper left side may be the result of a diaphragmatic hernia. With diseases of the pancreas, pain spreads to the left, central and right areas of the abdomen.
During pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, many women experience digestive disorders, nausea, heartburn, and vomiting. This is due to increased production of progesterone and estrogen. These hormones relax the smooth muscles of the esophagus, causing food to pass slowly and irritate the lining of the esophagus. The best way to get rid of these unpleasant sensations is to switch to fractional meals with moderate food consumption, include predominantly easily digestible foods in the menu and lead an active lifestyle.
Pain in the right side during pregnancy, regardless of its intensity, should not be ignored, especially when it comes to sudden, sharp pain. After all, now you are responsible not only for your health, but also for the well-being and well-being of your unborn baby.
If you have pain in the right side of your abdomen, in the upper part under the ribs or in the lower part, then the main thing you should not do is take painkillers.
Many vital organs are located here, and pain can portend serious problems. Anesthesia will change the picture and make diagnosis more difficult.
If the pain is acute or throbbing and localized in the navel area, then it is important to see a doctor as soon as possible so that he can rule out appendicitis.
No less urgent response is required for purulent inflammation, ectopic pregnancy, a stone stuck in the ureter and other pathologies.
Pain is an interesting and not fully understood mechanism. Every year new discoveries are made in psychology, neuropsychiatry, physiology, pharmacology, which more fully reveal its nature and allow us to hope for a life without suffering in the future.
Approximately 500 inhabitants of our planet, due to heredity or brain injury, are not able to feel the unpleasant sensations of damage.
For these men and women, nothing ever hurts in the upper region under the rib, does not radiate to the leg or lower back, and is not felt in the navel area. But this does not bring them joy, because the “lucky ones” rarely manage to live even to forty years.
This is an illustration of the necessity of painful sensations. They warn of physiological discomfort and help identify and repair damage.
Most often, people encounter external injuries: bruises, cuts, burns, abrasions, pinching and similar phenomena accompany a person throughout childhood, but they are not so uncommon in adulthood.
The outer surface of the body, just under the skin, is especially densely supplied with nerve endings, which allows you to quickly find the damaged area, avoid further injuries and eliminate their consequences, such as bleeding. The pain is sharp, sharp, but does not last long, because the damage is quickly detected.
The next most frequently damaged parts of the body are bones, blood vessels, ligaments, and joints. They are equipped with nerve receptors to a lesser extent than the skin.
This means that it will not be possible to localize the damage in the same way; the pain is more dull, aching, intensifies when pressed and lasts much longer.
This mechanism allows a person not to “forget” that not everything is in order with the body and to take care until healing, for example, not to step on a broken leg.
Internal organs are in last place in terms of the frequency of damage, therefore they are supplied with even fewer nerve endings.
As a result, it can be difficult to accurately determine the nature and source of pain.
There are many organs in the lower abdomen and upper abdomen under the ribs, so it is not easy to determine what exactly hurts.
In the same way, it is difficult to determine whether the pain in which organ radiates to the leg, lower back or anus. However, an experienced clinician, based on the sensations in the body, finds that it has gone wrong and needs “repair”.
The first thing that needs to be ruled out by a doctor who has been approached by a patient with complaints of pain in the right side of the abdomen is appendicitis.
There is a small appendage in the intestine, the appendix or simply the vermiform appendix. For some unknown reason, it sometimes becomes inflamed, which causes attacks of acute pain in the right side of the abdomen in the area of the navel.
If you do not intervene in time, a perforation of the intestine may occur at the site of inflammation, its contents will fall into the cavity, which can lead to death.
It would seem that everything is simple - if there is pain on the right side closer to the navel area, you need to immediately rush to the hospital and order an operating room. But it's not that simple.
The location of various organs in the human body may differ from person to person. The vermiform appendix may be located closer to the central part of the abdomen, then the pain radiates to the navel area.
If, when pressing on the abdomen, the pain is localized in the lower right abdomen, the appendix is located in the lower right.
Also, appendicitis can “masquerade” as kidney and liver diseases. If it is located at the top of the intestine behind the cecum, then the pain radiates to the right leg, back, groin and genital area, which may resemble a pathology of the kidneys or ureter.
The appendix may also be located high up under the liver - in the upper abdomen under the ribs, in which case the pain can be confused with discomfort caused by the liver.
In rare cases, the vermiform segment may be located in the left side of the abdomen, and then the pain is localized in the lower left.
Pain in the navel area can be caused by harmless intestinal colic, from which any antispasmodic will help.
This pain appears suddenly, does not radiate anywhere, is very strong and has a wave-like course, is localized in the central part of the abdomen, mainly around the navel, and may be accompanied by weakness and chills, possibly bloating.
If before a painful attack in the navel area you ate foods rich in fiber or chocolate, or drank strong coffee, then there is a higher probability that the discomfort in the navel area is caused by intestinal colic.
In this case, it is enough to take a pain-relieving pill and lie on your back for a while until the attack passes.
However, this can only be done if you are absolutely sure that the pain in the navel and bloating are caused by colic.
Why does my stomach hurt at the top or bottom right? There are several organs in the upper abdomen, each of which is equipped with nerve receptors and can signal problems in it with unpleasant sensations of varying intensity, for example, at the top under the ribs or, conversely, in the lower abdomen.
Based on their nature, the doctor determines which organ is “playing naughty”; sometimes additional research is needed to clarify the diagnosis.
The main method of determining the cause of abdominal pain is palpation.
By pressing on various parts of the abdomen at the top or bottom, or under the ribs, the doctor can determine the presence of hernias, the size of organs, and decide on further diagnostic or therapeutic actions.
Self-diagnosis cannot replace the qualified opinion of a specialist, but it will help narrow the range of possible problems and assess the urgency of contacting a doctor.
So, in the upper part of the abdomen, under the ribs on the right, there is a hematopoietic organ, the liver. As it increases, the patient may feel fullness, which intensifies when pressed.
Liver problems that cause discomfort in the upper abdomen under the ribs can arise for various reasons, from excess fatty and fried foods to severe infectious diseases.
Pain under the ribs in the upper abdomen may also indicate problems with the pancreas.
An inflamed duodenum can also cause sensations under the ribs on the upper side.
If the pain seems to encircle the abdomen from above, radiates to the lower back, and is accompanied by unrelieved vomiting and dry mouth, there is a possibility that this is an attack of acute pancreatitis, fraught with death of the pancreas, a vital organ.
Kidneys usually cause lower back pain, but some medical conditions can cause pain in the upper and lower part of the abdomen in the front, such as the passage of a stone.
If before the attack you drank a lot of liquid (beer, mineral water) or ate a lot of watermelon, this may have triggered the passage of the stone, which causes suffering, especially in men.
When the stone passes, the sensation is strong, aching pain replaces acute pain. In men, the suffering is greater due to the significantly greater length of the urinary tract.
You've probably noticed that men have a lower tolerance for pain than weak women, and if you're a woman, you've probably made fun of knights without fear or reproach more than once, who can be knocked down by the usual flu.
In fact, there is no reason to be proud of this. Women have a higher pain threshold than men because female sex hormones, estrogens, are a natural analgesic that men do not naturally have.
But in men, another hormone, adrenaline, is responsible for suppressing pain. That is why, even after being mortally wounded, a man is sometimes able to fight until his last breath.
Under the ribs in the upper abdomen there are organs common to all people, but pain in the lower abdomen, which intensifies with pressure and often radiates to the leg, for example, to the inner thigh, can be a sign of purely female diseases.
First of all, it is necessary to exclude two main conditions: ectopic pregnancy and ruptured cyst in the ovary, since they can lead to serious consequences for the body.
They are characterized by sudden, sharp, very severe pain, which can radiate to the anus, accompanied by weakness, dizziness, and even lead to fainting.
Ovarian rupture in polycystic disease often provokes sexual intercourse, and an ectopic pregnancy is felt a week or two after a missed period.
In both cases, it is necessary to get to the hospital as soon as possible.
The nagging pain in the lower abdomen that accompanies bloating can intensify when walking, which makes it possible to suspect one of the diseases of the female reproductive system: adnexitis, endometriosis, fibroids and others.
They are often accompanied by atypical vaginal discharge. Having discovered the listed symptoms, it is advisable to go for an examination to a gynecologist.