Overview
Pain in the right upper quadrant can occur in a number of reasons. To get started is to know that it is there in case of defeat of one of the bodies, which are located in the area, namely the liver, gall bladder, duodenum and colon, small bowel loops and diaphragm.To determine the exact cause is necessary to understand the nature of pain and its exact location, as well as the time of occurrence and duration of pain.
Liver - the most common cause of pain in his right side
The most common cause of pain is the liver. Most often, in this case, it is observed the inflammation, hepatitis. Its development is associated with infections, the most common are viruses, especially all known infectious disease, the called hepatitis viruses of group A. In this case it will be pronounced symptoms of intoxication: fever, deterioration of health, and there is indigestion, and with time and jaundice of the sclera and skin. Furthermore hepatitis can cause chemical agents and drugs, plant toxins (poisoning mushrooms and some types of plants), the toxins damage the liver cells, causing toxic hepatitis. This group also include alcoholic and hepatitisCaused by his abuse. In this case, the development of liver inflammation can be associated with the reception of one of the toxic agents.Symptoms of this type of hepatitis A will manifest itself enlarged liver, pain in the right upper quadrant, and progressive yellowing of the skin.
As a rule, for serious diseases, so when these symptoms should contact a medical facility.
The pain in his right side during exercise
Very often pain in the right upper quadrant occurs during exercise (running, walking fast), Which may be of tingling or aching in nature. As a rule, the reason It occurs when the load is started abruptly and at a high rate. Accordingly, when such a load increased blood flow and high blood flow is directed at the liver, causing its tensile capsules and causes pain reflex. More often than not it does not carry any of a pathology of the liver, but we recommend that you load does not take a large amount of food and conduct thorough workout.Pain in the side of helminths
Much less is liver damage while worm infestations (helminths), infection occurs in several ways depending on the type helminth (s water consumption poorly thermally processed fish and meat, unwashed vegetables, as well as in close contact with dogs or cats). Wherein the disease manifests itself in the first place indigestion (Frequent nausea, vomiting), pain in the right upper quadrant and epigastrium, reduced efficiency, sleep disturbance, anxiety appears. It is also common manifestation is an allergic reaction in the form of skin rashes, itching. Possible fever and weight loss. In this case it is necessary to conduct a diagnostic test to determine the type of helminth to begin treatment.Violation of the gallbladder
Another cause of pain in the right upper quadrant is a disruption of the gallbladder. Typically, this manifests itself aching pain in this area, nausea, malaise, bitter taste in the mouth, and on the language noticeable yellowish coating. Most of these symptoms manifest themselves in violation of the diet, and the use of large amounts of fatty foods. In acute, burning and not bearable pain in the right upper quadrant may be the cause of blockage of bile ducts stones. This condition is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, the patient feels a chill. Such a state (attack of acute cholecystitis) Can cause the received several hours before the attack of fatty foods. Typically, the pain manifests itself suddenly, and reaches such intensity that the patient can not lie quietly, forced to constantly change the position of the body. With such an acute situation should immediately seek medical attention and to reduce the pain in this case will be effective No-spa and Papaverine.The pain in his right side - a disease of the pancreas
Sometimes the cause of the pain can be a disease of the pancreas. In this case, a throbbing pain, which will not only be in the right upper quadrant, but is often the nature of shingles. Wherein additional symptoms will be vomiting, abdominal distention, fever may. If the disease manifests itself acutely, you should immediately seek medical help.As the reason may be referred pain in the area of the right kidneyWhich may occur when it is inflamed or urolithiasis. In this case the pains are stinging character, accompanied by a rise in temperature, urination disorders.
In this case, for the treatment of pain are effective spasmolytics, but it is a symptomatic treatment, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
duodenal pathology
In the pathology of the duodenum will also be a pain in the right upper quadrantBut in this case it will be a number of characteristic symptoms. Most often, their cause duodenal ulcer, in this case will be observed the night pain, which sometimes do not give sleep. Besides still having pain after meals or at the long delay between meals. accompanied by pain flatulence, Nausea and bloating. In this case, use antacidsWhich are applied with the appearance of symptomatic heartburn and have a protective action, as well as possible use of prokinetic that improve motility of the duodenum and eliminates nausea and vomiting.Less commonly, the cause of the pain can be neuralgia If the infringement of the intercostal nerves prolonged improper posture and supercooling. And most strongly manifests itself in a sharp breath, or a change in body position. In this case, the recommended limit physical activity until the pain passes. And for the relief of pain used sedatives and analgesics.
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