What are the causes of right-sided abdominal pain?

Jun 29, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

The child suddenly experienced abdominal pain last night, crying while holding the right side of the abdomen. What could be the cause of pain on the right side of the abdomen?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
There may be various causes of right-sided abdominal pain, mainly including: 1. Appendicitis,表现为持续性右下腹疼痛、恶心、呕吐等症状; 2. Cholecystitis, pain typically occurs in the upper right abdomen and may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and fever; 3. Cecal inflammation, the pain initially located near the navel, later shifting to the lower right abdomen, accompanied by symptoms such as nausea and vomiting; 4. Urinary system stones or infection; 5. In women, it could also be gynecological conditions such as ectopic pregnancy, corpus luteum rupture, or right-sided adnexitis. Right-sided abdominal pain has complex and varied causes, and the specific cause needs to be determined based on detailed symptoms, physical examination, and necessary tests.