{"id":4390,"date":"2024-12-05T20:31:30","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T04:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/?p=4390"},"modified":"2024-12-10T04:58:38","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T04:58:38","slug":"hmn-what-causes-sharp-pain-on-my-right-side-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-what-causes-sharp-pain-on-my-right-side-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"HMN: What causes sharp pain on my right side in 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<br \/>Do you know:  What causes sharp pain on my right side? in 2025<\/p>\n<p>\n                                    Sharp right-sided pain can be due to a variety of causes affecting your chest, abdomen, or back, and some may require medical attention                                <\/p>\n<div id=\"main-content\">\n<div id=\"post-intro\">\n<div id=\"takeaways\">\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Sharp pain on the right side of the body can stem from issues with the lungs, abdomen, musculoskeletal system, reproductive system, gastrointestinal system, or urinary system.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Common causes of sharp right-sided chest pain include pulmonary embolism, COPD, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, asthma, pneumothorax, pneumonia, pleurisy, shingles, and non-cardiac chest pain.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Conditions like acute cholecystitis, appendicitis, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, diseases of the female reproductive system, and liver problems can cause sharp, right-sided abdominal pain.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Kidney conditions, lumbar spondylosis, and herniated discs may cause right-sided back pain. To diagnose and treat the underlying cause, seek medical evaluation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"table-of-contents\">\n<div class=\"anchorLinks\">\n<div class=\"mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"dropdownLists\">\n<div class=\"dropdownBtn\"><span class=\"listsIcon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/union.svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"20\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label><\/label><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"downArrow\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/dropDownArrow.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharp pain on the right side of the body can be related to the organs and tissues located on the right side of the body. Therefore, the pain can be a symptom of an issue with the lungs, abdomen, musculoskeletal system, reproductive system, gastrointestinal system, or urinary system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article covers the potential causes of pain on the right side of the body. It also explores the possible treatments and when to seek medical help.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"causes-of-sharp-pain-on-the-right-side-of-the-body\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Causes of sharp pain on the right side of the body<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to determine the cause of pain on the right side of the body, it helps to narrow down where exactly the pain is originating from since pain can originate from another part of the body but be felt on the right side, and vice versa. Below, we\u2019ll look at the common causes of sharp right-sided pain in the chest, abdomen, and back.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"causes-of-sharp-right-side-chest-pain\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Causes of sharp right-side chest pain<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharp pain on the right side of the chest is a common clinical symptom, and it can be due to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/symptoms\/25070-right-side-chest-pain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">variety of causes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that may be related to the lungs, chest muscles, digestive system, or an infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"pulmonary-embolism\"><strong>Pulmonary embolism<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennmedicine.org\/for-patients-and-visitors\/patient-information\/conditions-treated-a-to-z\/pulmonary-embolus#:~:text=A%20pulmonary%20embolism%20is%20a,body%20is%20called%20an%20embolus.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pulmonary embolism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> develops when a blood clot travels to the lungs, where it blocks the arteries supplying blood to the lungs. The blood clot often forms in the legs (known as deep vein thrombosis), breaks apart, and lodges in the lung. One of the symptoms of pulmonary embolism is sharp and sudden chest pain, which may be felt on the right side. It is accompanied by heart palpitations, coughing, and shortness of breath.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who have these symptoms should see their healthcare provider, as pulmonary embolism is a medical emergency that can become dangerous when left untreated. Sometimes the blood clot causes a life-threatening condition: cardiac arrest (when the heart suddenly stops beating), pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs), or cardiac arrhythmia (an irregular heartbeat).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmonary embolism can be treated with medications known as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thrombolytics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can dissolve the blood clot. Or a healthcare provider may physically insert a catheter into the pulmonary arteries to break up the clot.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd\"><strong>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COPD<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the term for conditions (such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis) that restrict airflow and make breathing difficult. According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/copd\/index.html#:~:text=What%20is%20COPD%3F,Americans%20who%20have%20this%20disease.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, about 16 million Americans have COPD. Symptoms include sharp pain in the chest, shortness of breath, cough, and sputum production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, COPD is caused by chronic exposure to tobacco smoke or air pollutants. Hence, successful treatment requires quitting smoking, avoiding exposure to air pollutants, and taking prescribed medications or supplemental oxygen. A healthcare provider may determine that oxygen therapy is needed. Lung surgery is also available for severe cases of COPD.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"lung-cancer\"><strong>Lung cancer<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies show that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK482357\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20%\u201340%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of people with lung cancer have chest pain. Tumors originating from the right lungs may cause pain on the right side of the chest. However, experts suggest that most lung cancers do not show <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/types\/lung-cancer\/detection-diagnosis-staging\/signs-symptoms.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">symptoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> until they\u2019ve spread to surrounding tissues or to the ribs. Other symptoms besides chest pain may include shortness of breath, coughing blood, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who have the above symptoms should see their healthcare provider to rule out lung cancer, which is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK482458\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the second most diagnosed cancer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the United States and a significant cause of cancer-related death in adults.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/lung\/basic_info\/diagnosis_treatment.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the CDC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or a combination of these treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"pulmonary-hypertension\"><strong>Pulmonary hypertension<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmonary hypertension is a condition that develops from increased blood pressure in the blood vessels in the lungs. Experts suggest that this condition can also lead to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennmedicine.org\/for-patients-and-visitors\/patient-information\/conditions-treated-a-to-z\/cor-pulmonale#:~:text=In%20people%20who%20have%20pulmonary,right%20side%20of%20the%20heart.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased pressure on the right side of the heart<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When that happens, the right side of the heart has to work extra hard to pump blood to the lungs, and if this continues for a long time, it may lead to right-sided heart enlargement and heart failure. One of the primary symptoms of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5813846\/#:~:text=Pulmonary%20hypertension%20(PH)%20is%20an%20uncommon%20cause%20of%20chest%20pain,the%20nervous%20system%20with%20similar\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pulmonary hypertension<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is chest pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">End-stage pulmonary hypertension is a medical emergency. It cannot be cured entirely but can be managed by treating the underlying causes, which may be a lung or heart problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"asthma\"><strong>Asthma<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/asthma\/asthma-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27 million people in the United States have asthma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is equivalent to 1 in 12 people, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Asthma is a non-communicable disease that causes difficulty in breathing, and it may cause sharp pain on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18409569\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">right side of the chest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like pulmonary hypertension, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/asthma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asthma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cannot be cured, but it can be managed by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">using inhalers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are two kinds of inhalers: Bronchodilators open the airways, and steroids fight inflammation and reduce the risk of death or worsening asthma attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"pneumothorax\"><strong>Pneumothorax<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK441885\/#:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pneumothorax<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> occurs when there\u2019s a hole in the lungs and air accumulates outside the lungs, puts pressure on the lung tissue, and causes the lungs to collapse. The most common symptom is severe chest pain that worsens during breathing. The pain also spreads to the shoulder on the side of the body of the affected lung.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/15304-collapsed-lung-pneumothorax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment for a collapsed lung<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depends on various factors, including the cause, size, and extent of the damage. A healthcare provider may recommend supplemental oxygen if the pneumothorax is minor but with symptoms. If it is more severe, an emergency department physician may insert a tube into your chest to drain the air outside the lungs. Surgery is another option for patients not responding to treatment or who have very severe symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"pneumonia\"><strong>Pneumonia<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pneumonia is another lung infection that may cause sharp chest pain that worsens with breathing. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lung.org\/lung-health-diseases\/lung-disease-lookup\/pneumonia\/symptoms-and-diagnosis#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other pneumonia symptoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can include fast and shallow breathing, cough, fever and chills, loss of appetite, and fatigue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pneumonia can be treated with antibiotics such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">amoxicillin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"pleurisy\"><strong>Pleurisy<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pleurisy is an inflammation that occurs in the pleura, the tissues that cover the lungs and separates them from the chest. With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/pleurisy\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20351863\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pleurisy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the pleura covering the two lungs swells up and rubs against each other. This causes the individual to experience sharp pain on either the right or left side of the chest, which worsens with breathing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is essential to report to your healthcare provider if you experience chest pain that worsens as you breathe. Treatment depends on the cause. If pleurisy is caused by bacterial pneumonia, antibiotics are needed to treat the infection. But, if a viral infection causes pleurisy, it may heal on its own. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may equally be recommended for managing the pain and inflammation associated with this condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"shingles\"><strong>Shingles\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shingles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a viral infection from herpes zoster that can cause crushing or squeezing chest pain followed immediately by the appearance of painful rashes. Shingles is common in older adults and have been associated with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acc.org\/about-acc\/press-releases\/2017\/07\/05\/09\/53\/shingles-increases-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an increased risk of heart attack and stroke<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there is no cure for shingles, it\u2019s important to report it immediately to a healthcare provider to reduce the chances of associated complications. Antiviral medications such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acyclovir<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">zovirax<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">famciclovir<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are often prescribed. To help decrease the risk of shingles, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shingrix<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vaccine is FDA-approved for adults 50 and older. It is a two-vaccine series and significantly decreases the risk of a shingles outbreak.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"non-cardiac-chest-pain\"><strong>Non-cardiac chest pain<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3093002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-cardiac chest pain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a persistent kind of pain that feels like squeezing, pressure, heaviness, or tightness in the chest, below or behind the breastbone. It may spread to the back, neck, arms, and jaws. This type of pain may occur after a large meal, physical activity, or cold temperatures. It may even be associated with emotional problems. Often, cardiac reasons for the chest pain need to be ruled out by an exam, EKG, and blood work. If the results are negative or normal, then it is deemed non-cardiac.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These common causes of non-cardiac chest pain that may lead to sharp pain on the right side of the chest include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Gastroesophageal reflux disease: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a condition that occurs when stomach acids move upward into the esophagus, where it feels like burning in the chest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Esophageal dysmotility: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a disorder in the esophagus that makes it fail to deliver food from the mouth to the stomach. Symptoms include difficulty swallowing, chest pain, and heartburn.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Esophageal hypersensitivity: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This condition causes people to perceive most sensations in the esophagus as painful. They tend to report more frequent symptoms of chest pain and heartburn.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Psychological conditions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Depression, panic disorder, and anxiety are other causes of non-cardiac chest pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment for non-cardiac chest pain depends on the cause.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"musculoskeletal-issues\"><strong>Musculoskeletal issues<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Musculoskeletal causes account for 28% of reported chest pain. These can include broken ribs, strained chest muscles, trauma to the chest wall, and costochondritis\u2014an inflammation of the cartilage connecting the ribs and the breastbone. Some causes of costochondritis include injury to the chest, strenuous exercise, and heavy weight lifting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cause of the pain will determine the course of treatment. For example, your physician may recommend painkillers or physical therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"causes-of-sharp-right-sided-abdominal-pain\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Causes of sharp, right-sided abdominal pain<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain medical conditions cause sharp pain in the lower-right or upper-right abdomen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"acute-cholecystitis-gallstones\"><strong>Acute cholecystitis (Gallstones)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acute cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder. It occurs due to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/gallstones\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20354214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gallstones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> blocking the cystic duct, which drains bile from the gallbladder, thus causing a build-up of bile. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK459171\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that 95% of people with acute cholecystitis have gallstones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, the primary symptom is a sudden sharp pain in the upper right abdomen, which spreads to the right shoulder and mid-back. The differentiating factor from other kinds of abdominal pain is that, in the case of acute cholecystitis, the pain occurs after eating a fatty meal and may continue for years before it is eventually diagnosed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from upper abdominal pain, symptoms of gallstone pain include a tender and bloated abdomen, gas production, high fever, nausea, and vomiting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery is the definitive treatment for acute cholecystitis. However, medications such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">levofloxacin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metronidazole<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">promethazine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oxycodone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acetaminophen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be recommended to manage mild symptoms if the gallbladder seems infected.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"appendicitis\"><strong>Appendicitis<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a tiny outpouching of the intestine, connected to the large intestine. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/digestive-diseases\/appendicitis\/symptoms-causes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most common symptom of appendicitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is abdominal pain, which starts near the belly button, before moving to the lower right abdomen when it becomes severe and more persistent. Appendicitis pain may start without warning and worsen with movement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appendicitis demands immediate medical attention. Hence, it\u2019s recommended to notify your healthcare provider of severe pain on the lower right side of the abdomen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs\"><strong>Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msdmanuals.com\/home\/digestive-disorders\/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs\/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> defines IBS as a disorder of the movement of the intestines, the sensitivity of the nerves of the intestines, or the way in which the brain controls some of these functions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It often causes lower-right abdominal pain as well as cramping, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealth.gov\/a-z-topics\/irritable-bowel-syndrome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Office on Women\u2019s Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with IBS should eat frequent, smaller meals instead of occasional large meals and restrict indigestible foods such as beans, cabbage, and high-carb foods. A medication called <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hyoscyamine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be prescribed to ease the abdominal pain. However, hyoscyamine can cause side effects such as dry mouth, blurred vision, or difficulty urinating.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"inflammatory-bowel-disease-ibd\"><strong>Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IBD could be one of two conditions that are sometimes responsible for lower-right abdominal pain: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ibd\/what-is-IBD.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crohn\u2019s disease and ulcerative colitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Both are responsible for chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment for inflammatory bowel disease depends on a variety of factors. A healthcare provider may prescribe <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-aminosalicylic acids<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, immunomodulators, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corticosteroids<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or biologics. Surgery may be needed to remove damaged portions of the gastrointestinal tract.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s recommended that people who have persistent lower abdominal pain, diarrhea lasting longer than a week, bloody stool, and unexplained weight loss see a gastroenterologist, as these symptoms may indicate IBD.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"diseases-of-the-female-reproductive-system\"><strong>Diseases of the female reproductive system<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common causes of right-sided lower abdominal pain are due to problems with the female reproductive system, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ectopic pregnancy (when a fertilized egg grows outside the uterus)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menstrual cramps<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibroids (non-cancerous growths in the uterus)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ovarian tumor or mass (cancerous growth in the ovaries)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic inflammatory disease (infections that affect parts of the women\u2019s reproductive organs such as ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ruptured ovarian cysts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Females with right-sided lower abdominal pain should see a healthcare provider or a gynecologist to rule out any of the above conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other potential causes of abdominal pain are bowel obstruction (a medical emergency), constipation, indigestion, peptic ulcer, and acute pancreatitis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"liver-problems\"><strong>Liver problems<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common causes of liver pain include hepatitis, liver diseases, and liver cancer. Upper abdominal pain is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/14627332\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most common symptom of chronic liver disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This type of abdominal pain can cause a dull ache on the right side of the body. Imaging tests such as CT scans are used to evaluate liver damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver pain demands immediate medical attention from a healthcare professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"causes-of-sharp-right-sided-back-pain\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Causes of sharp right-sided back pain\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conditions of the kidneys, liver, and spine may cause right-sided back pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"kidney-conditions\"><strong>Kidney conditions<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney-related problems such as kidney infections, urinary tract infections, kidney disease, polycystic kidney disease (cysts growing in the kidney), kidney stones, and kidney cancers can cause kidney pain. Because of the location of the kidney in the body, it is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidneyfund.org\/all-about-kidneys\/other-kidney-problems\/kidney-pain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common to feel kidney pain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on one or both sides of the back, usually on the upper back. For instance, kidney infections can cause pain in the back or side, depending on the affected kidney.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney pain may also have symptoms that include fever, painful urination, bloody urine, tiredness, nausea, and vomiting. Treatment will depend on the underlying cause of the pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"lumbar-spondylosis\"><strong>Lumbar spondylosis<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hss.edu\/conditions_spondylosis-overview.asp#symptoms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lumbar spondylosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is due to the weakening of the bones, discs, and ligaments in the spine. Symptoms include low back pain, leg pain, and tingling at the hips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with chronic symptoms should see a physiatrist (a doctor of physical and rehabilitative medicine), a pain specialist, or a spine surgeon for treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"herniated-discs\"><strong>Herniated discs<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aans.org\/Patients\/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments\/Herniated-Disc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">herniated disc<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> occurs when the disc (the flexible cushion between spinal vertebrae) is pushed out of its position through a tear in its outer wall (annulus). The dislodged discs add pressure to the surrounding nerves to cause pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A herniated disc can occur in any part of the spine, but it is most common in the lumbar region or lower back. Symptoms vary from mild to severe backache or no pain at all. In most cases, herniated discs heal on their own and may not require surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-to-seek-medical-attention\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to seek medical attention<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharp pain on the right side of the body is not uncommon. However, most causes of sharp pain on the right side of the body cannot be treated at home. Therefore, unless a person is sure of the cause, the best thing to do is to consult a healthcare professional who can perform a physical exam, blood work, and imaging to determine the cause of symptoms. 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