Comprehensive overview of causes of right flank and back pain｜Including pancreas, kidneys, and cancer?

Even just sitting still or breathing, I can feel the pain in my right side back.

It could be just simple muscle pain, but in the case of right side pain in men or women, it could be a warning sign of internal organ disease.

Today, I will carefully organize the causes and symptoms related to sharp stabbing pain in the right side, right side kidney cancer, and the pancreas on the right side.

 

Sharp stabbing pain in the right side of the abdomen after meals

 

If you move quickly right after a meal, the diaphragm may spasm, causing a sharp stabbing pain in the right side of your abdomen.

It is also known as "side stitch," and it generally recovers with rest.

If you frequently experience pain after meals, it is advisable to undergo a gastrointestinal examination.

 

 

 

Post-exercise right side flank pain in men, beware of muscle overload

 

If the lateral muscles such as the pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi become fatigued after exercise, right side abdominal pain may occur in men.

Pain caused by muscle tension or overuse improves with rest and stretching, but if it recurs or persists for a long time, myofascial pain syndrome should be suspected.

 

 

 

Post-traumatic pain – possibility of rib fracture

 

If you experience severe localized pain in the back of your right side after falling or experiencing trauma, it could be a microfracture of the rib or intercostal neuralgia.

- It is characterized by pain worsening when moving or breathing.

 

 

Suddenly without any particular reason – Myofascial Pain Syndrome

 

This is a particularly common case of right side flank pain in women. The cause is fascial irritation due to poor posture or lifestyle habits.

Trigger point injections, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, and manual therapy are effective.

 

 

Major chronic diseases and pain in the right side of the back and side

 

- Urinary stones, nephritis, UTI: Inflammation or stones in the kidney cause right flank pain, hematuria, vomiting, and fever.

Kidney cancer (right flank cancer): Occasionally, dull and deep pain occurs, and if accompanied by symptoms such as weight loss, medical attention is definitely necessary.

Liver disease (hepatitis, cholecystitis): When there is a problem with the liver or gallbladder, symptoms such as pain below the right rib cage, fever, and jaundice may occur.

- Pancreatic diseases: Especially when there is a problem with the right side of the pancreas, pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer can cause deep and persistent back and abdominal pain.

- Shingles: Band-shaped blisters along with stabbing pain can appear on the right side of the abdomen.

 

 

 

When should I go to the hospital if I have side pain?

 

- When sharp pain in the right side of the abdomen persists for 1 to 2 days or more, or when the intensity is severe

- When hematuria, pain during urination, fever and chills, vomiting, weight loss, and fatigue are present

- Especially if there are symptoms suspected of right flank cancer or right flank pancreatic issues, early screening is important.

 

 

 

 ✍️ Finally, something to keep in mind!

 

Pain in the back of the right side of the waist can have various causes, ranging from mild muscle strain to serious internal medicine or surgical conditions.

- Right side flank pain in men and women should be carefully distinguished between muscle and organ-related conditions.

Persistent stabbing pain in the right side or the appearance of serious symptoms related to right side cancer or the pancreas requires prompt medical attention.

 

 

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