Right-Sided Discomfort : Causes and Treatment for Abdominal Pain

There are many reasons like stomach gas or stones, due to which pain or fever can occur in the right side of the stomach. Let us know about other such symptoms -

• Chest pain
• Blood in Stool
• Yellowing of Skin or Jaundice
• Soft Abdomen 
• Swelling in Stomach
• Women may experience pain during sex, flatulence, and excessive or scanty periods.

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There are some conditions like kidney infection, hernia and ovarian cyst, which can cause pain in the right side of the stomach. Some of these may be serious and some may be ordinary, but it is important to know the difference between these two. Let us know in detail about pain in the right side of the stomach -

Pain in the right side of the stomach may be due to indigestion or stones. If any symptom related to this is seen, it is important to get it checked on time, which is as follows -

• Ultrasound Imaging
• Ct Scan
• MRI Scan
• Physical Examination
• Endoscopy
• Blood Test Etc.

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Treatment of pain depends on its intensity or how long the pain has been there. If the pain is less severe, it can also be cured with over-the-counter medicines. At the same time, kidney infection will require antibiotics, while for severe pain, surgery can also be done, such as appendicitis which requires removal of the appendix.

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The following tips can be adopted to reduce pain in the right side of the stomach-

• Maximum water or any liquid diet should be taken.
• One should avoid taking painkillers such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin and ibuprofen. Unless it is known whether the pain is caused by a condition like gas or appendix etc.
• One should not eat solid food for some time. Until you get relief.
• Fried, roasted and spicy food should be avoided.
• Some lifestyle changes like eating less sweets, eating more fiber rich foods, regular exercise, eating small meals at short intervals etc. should be adopted.

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It is not right to treat yourself after knowing the cause or condition of stomach pain. Before consulting the doctor, an MRI scan and blood test should be done. After diagnosis, treatment is done with over the counter medicines or surgery. Therefore, if there is prolonged or intense pain in the upper and right part of the stomach, one should immediately contact the doctor.