What causes sudden right abdominal pain?
Disease description:
I'm feeling a bit unwell today. After eating, I suddenly experienced right abdominal pain. I'd like to ask what could cause sudden right abdominal pain.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Sudden right abdominal pain may be caused by various factors, mainly including:
1. Biliary system diseases: Such as gallstones, cholecystitis, which may lead to sudden right abdominal pain, and may be accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, chills, and high fever.
2. Appendicitis: Due to inflammation or infection of the appendix, it often presents as sudden right abdominal pain, and may be accompanied by symptoms such as fever and vomiting.
3. Gynecological diseases: In women, gynecological conditions such as right tubal inflammation, adnexitis, and pelvic inflammatory disease may also cause sudden right abdominal pain.
4. Other causes: In addition to the above reasons, diseases such as intestinal tuberculosis, Crohn's disease, and appendiceal adenocarcinoma may also cause sudden right abdominal pain.
