What causes bloating, tightness, and numbness in the lower right abdomen?
Disease description:
I have recently been experiencing a feeling of fullness, tightness, and slight numbness in the lower right side of my abdomen, as if it were being constricted, along with occasional mild pain. What could be the possible cause of these symptoms?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Feeling bloated, tightness, and numbness in the right abdomen could be caused by gastrointestinal dysfunction. Irregular eating habits may affect digestion and absorption of food, leading to discomfort in the right abdomen.
Long-term high-fat diets or prolonged parenteral nutrition may lead to gallstones, causing discomfort in the right abdomen. Cholecystitis is usually caused by gallstones or other factors and may result in pain in the upper right abdomen, which might radiate to the lower right abdomen.
For female patients, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and similar conditions may also cause comparable symptoms. When kidney stones or ureteral stones move downward, they may irritate nerves in the lower right abdomen, causing related symptoms.
Patients are advised to seek timely medical attention for comprehensive physical examinations, including routine blood tests, abdominal ultrasound, CT scans, and other diagnostic procedures to confirm the diagnosis. Prior to receiving guidance from a qualified physician, self-medication should be avoided to prevent delays in treatment.
In addition, maintaining regular eating habits, avoiding excessive fatigue, and keeping warm can also help alleviate such symptoms. In daily diet, it is recommended to maintain a balanced dietary structure and consume a variety of foods, which is beneficial for maintaining health.
