Four suspected conditions causing right side flank pain

Four possible conditions causing right side flank pain

 

When experiencing pain in the right side of the waist, various health issues can be the cause. Below are four major conditions that can cause right side waist pain, along with their symptoms, causes, and diagnostic methods.

 

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2. Gallbladder Inflammation

Symptoms: Severe pain in the right upper abdomen, fever, nausea, vomiting, indigestion

Cause: Inflammation of the gallbladder is usually caused by gallstones (stones that form in the gallbladder). If the gallstones block the bile duct and prevent proper bile flow, inflammation can occur.

Diagnosis method: Ultrasound examination can be used to check for gallstones or inflammation in the gallbladder. Sometimes, a CT scan or blood tests may also be necessary.

Treatment methods: If gallstones are the cause, surgical removal may be necessary. Symptoms can also be managed with medication and dietary therapy.

 

2. Kidney Stones

Symptoms: right flank pain, blood in urine, pain during urination, nausea, vomiting

Cause: Pain occurs when stones form in the kidney, blocking or irritating the urinary passage.

Diagnosis method: The location and size of kidney stones can be determined through CT scans, ultrasound, or X-ray examinations.

Treatment methods: Small stones may be expelled naturally, but larger stones may require surgical removal, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), or medication therapy.

 

 

3. Appendicitis

Symptoms: Pain in the right lower abdomen, shifting location of abdominal pain, fever, vomiting, loss of appetite

Cause: It occurs due to inflammation of the appendix (cecum). If the inflammation worsens, the appendix may rupture.

Diagnosis method: Confirm appendiceal inflammation through physical examination along with ultrasound or CT scan.

Treatment method: The inflamed appendix is mainly removed through surgery. In the early stages, antibiotic treatment may be helpful.

 

4. Peritonitis

Symptoms: General abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, fever, severe abdominal pain

Cause: Inflammation of the peritoneum, which may be caused by infection, intestinal perforation, or complications after abdominal surgery.

Diagnosis methods: Confirm the cause and extent of inflammation through abdominal ultrasound, CT scan, and fluid analysis.

Treatment method: Surgical treatment may be necessary depending on the underlying condition, in addition to antibiotic therapy.