Burning in the right side: possible causes and treatment
The appearance of unpleasant sensations in the body often indicates the development of a certain pathology. However, the organs located in the area where discomfort arose do not always suffer. For example, burning in the right side. A similar phenomenon can be provoked by various pathologies. For example, the abdominal infarction often radiates to the right side, and not to the left, as most cardiac disorders.
Which organs can cause discomfort
Burning in the right side can indicate the development of diseases that disrupt the work of the following organs:
- appendix, intestine;
- liver;
- easy;
- of the kidney;
- gallbladder;
- pancreas.
In an inflammatory reaction accompanied by an unpleasant symptom, almost all organs located in the abdominal cavity can be involved. In addition to causing burning on the right side in the front or back of the body can intercostal neuralgia, as well as the accumulation of salts at the level of the waist in the spine.
Diagnostic methods
If there is burning in the right side, as well as in the area where the gallbladder and liver are located, the patient should undergo a thorough examination. To identify violations, it is worth immediately contacting a doctor. Based on the description of symptoms, the specialist will appoint a further examination. When burning in the area of the gallbladder or liver, it is often recommended to undergo ultrasound of the abdominal cavity. However, in some cases, such a survey is not enough. Also it is necessary to undergo MRI or CT of the lungs and spine. In certain situations, the doctor conducts palpation of the gastrointestinal tract and appendix.
What diseases are accompanied by burning in the side
Why does burning occur? The right side under the ribs can begin to bother due to the development of many diseases. Among them are:
- dyskinesia, accompanied by disorders associated with the excretion of bile;
- cholelithiasis;
- cholecystitis;
- cirrhosis, hepatitis;
- chronic pancreatitis;
- appendicitis, ulcer, gastritis;
- kidney disease.
Impaired elimination of bile
Burning in the right side often occurs with a disease such as dyskinesia. In this case, there is a depression of gallbladder motility. In other words, the hypotension of the organ. As a result, stagnant phenomena of the secretory substance producing in the liver begin to flow in the body.
With such a malaise, the patient often has burning, aching symptoms under the ribs on the right side. Most often they radiate from the front. However, with a strong inflammatory process, unpleasant sensations can occur in the back of the trunk.
Burning in the right side under the ribs is often enhanced with increased nervous and physical exertion. Also, unpleasant sensations can become unbearable after eating acute or fatty foods, after taking certain medicines. Such a violation is very dangerous, since in the future the stagnant bile begins to crystallize. And this is the first stage of the formation of stones.
Gallstone disease
With this disease, stones and sand often form in the ducts. As a result of this, cholelithiasis is often accompanied not only by burning on the right side, but also by a phenomenon such as colic. Most often they arise because of a delay in secretion. Gradually, unpleasant sensations spread. They can localize not only in the right side, but also under the shoulder blade. Often the symptoms are worse after the stress or after eating.
Cholecystitis
Burning in the right side of the abdomen is often one of the symptoms of cholecystitis. Inflammatory process is accompanied by high acidity of the stomach. Therefore, some symptoms of the disease may worsen after eating fried foods, certain spices, spirits. Also, the patient often has nausea and heartburn.
It is worth noting that the inflammatory process often depresses the general condition. When cholecystitis patients often complain of a decrease in ability to work, lethargy, weakness and so on.
Cirrhosis and Hepatitis
Burning in the right side under the ribs may indicate the development of liver cirrhosis or hepatitis. There are such symptoms usually in the severe stage of ailments. It is worth noting that the inflammatory process, as well as the gradual destruction of soft tissues, rarely begin to disturb the patient at the initial stages of the disease.
In case of more serious disturbances in the work of the patient's organ, pain in the area under the ribs, pruritus, general weakness, jaundice of the skin can be disturbed.
Appendicitis, gastritis and ulcer
Pain and burning in the right side occur with inflammation of the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract. In this case, the sensations can resemble more heat and localize either on the left or on the right side of the abdomen. After eating, unpleasant symptoms usually increase.
If the pain sensations become paroxysmal and the body temperature rises, you should immediately consult a doctor, as you can skip an attack of appendicitis.
Kidney Disease
Pain sensations and burning in the right side under the ribs from the front can indicate the development of kidney disease. In acute pyelonephritis, there is also an increase in body temperature and persistent fever, changes in the color of urine and its odor. With regard to urolithiasis, then if there are unpleasant sensations give back. Symptomatic increases with movements and inclinations forward. The patient may also experience spasms.
Other causes of discomfort
Burning in the right side in the lower abdomen or under the ribs may indicate the development of other diseases:
- neuralgia;
- hernia of the diaphragm;
- osteochondrosis;
- neoplasm;
- infarction, angina pectoris;
- herpes zoster;
- lung tumor, pleurisy;
- giardiasis.
Unpleasant sensations can disturb a woman during pregnancy. This is due to the squeezing of internal organs increasing in size of the uterus. In such situations, a woman feels uncomfortable, which can spread to either side of the back or abdominal cavity.
If it burns on the right in the back
Burning in the right side in front or behind in any case indicates the development of pathological processes. To avoid serious complications, it is worth to see a doctor. In some cases, burning in the back of the body can indicate a violation of certain functions of the spine or pinching of nerve fibers. However, most often the cause lies in diseases of the abdominal cavity.
As the statistics show, the first place among the ailments with such a symptom is the violation of the gallbladder, and the second place - heart pathologies. Further, there are deviations in the functionality of the respiratory system.
What causes burning sensation in the back
If the unpleasant sensations occur on the right side of the back, then this may indicate the development of a pathological inflammatory process. To diseases that are accompanied by such a symptom, it is necessary to relate:
- acute pyelonephritis: continuous rez, amplifying even with a weak impact on the ribs or back;
- pyelonephritis chronic: aching, weak pain, often disturbing in high humidity;
- urolithiasis: high body temperature, unpleasant sensations increase with jumps and turns of the trunk, and after a lot of drinking;
- renal colic: when moving through the urinary channels of the stone there is a burning sensation, it is impossible to move;
- Acute pancreatitis: nausea, vomiting, discomfort intensified in lying position;
- osteochondrosis: acute or dull pain, burning sensation. Stiffness of movements in the lumbar region, it is impossible to stay in a sitting position for a long time;
- is a retroperitoneal hematoma: due to a back injury, the vessel bursts, bleeding occurs and the body temperature rises.
Burning and pain under the ribs on the right
If pain and burning in the right side of the bottom are amplified within half an hour, then an ambulance should be called. This indicates the presence in the body of an acute inflammatory process, which can provoke not only a shock state, but also lead to the development of complications or to death.
In other cases, unpleasant sensations under the ribs on the right side can be a sign of such phenomena:
- blockage by the stone of the bile duct;
- rupture of the wall of the duodenum;
- appendicitis;
- rupture of the gallbladder;
- attack of acute pancreatitis;
- a rupture of the kidney resulting from an injury.
All these complications require immediate surgical intervention.
Is this
serious? Burning reeds on the right side under the ribs often indicate the development of a variety of peritonitis. Any perforation or rupture of organs leads to ingestion of food, bile and pathogenic microflora into the abdominal cavity. As a result, it causes purulent processes. If the treatment is not started in time, the patient may develop sepsis, often leading to death.
If a kidney colic occurs, the patient may experience painful shock. This condition often provokes a collapse and hormonal disorders in the body. Often, untimely contact with a doctor leads to death.
What you need to do
If you have unpleasant sensations in the right side, then you need to visit a doctor and undergo a test. To remove aching, dull pain can be a medicine "No-Shpa".This drug has an antispasmodic effect. Even after the disappearance of the symptoms of ailment it is worth visiting specialists to find out the cause of the inflammatory process in the body.
For a day it is necessary to refuse the use of sweet drinks and any food. Such abstinence greatly facilitates the conduct of diagnostic manipulation. In addition, temporary fasting can temporarily improve the patient's condition. Also it is necessary to limit physical activities. The patient should be at rest.
Self-medication in this case can lead to undesirable consequences and worsen a patient's condition.
What can not be done
Many patients, trying to ease their condition, often warm up the sore spot. Doing this is strictly prohibited, because with the thermal effect, many diseases only worsen. In this case, there is a risk of complications. In the presence of some ailments after heating, suppuration may form. After all, under the influence of heat, the pathogenic microflora begins to multiply actively.
Specialists do not recommend the use of drugs with analgesic effect. Such drugs can not only complicate the process of diagnosis, but also change the composition of the blood. For example, the drug "Analgin" affects the result of the analysis and is able to change it with acute appendicitis. The drug "No-Shpa" does not apply to pain medication.
It is not recommended to take any cholagogue during burning in the right side. If the patient suffers from stones, then with the use of such drugs, they can begin their movement along the ducts. As a result, it can cause a rupture of the gallbladder.