The occurrence of unpleasant sensations in the body often indicates the development of a certain pathology. However, organs located in the area where discomfort arose are not always affected. For example, burning in the right side. A similar phenomenon can be provoked by various pathologies. For example, an abdominal infarction often radiates to the right side, and not to the left, like most heart disorders.
What organs can cause discomfort
Burning in the right side may indicate the development of diseases that disrupt the work of the following organs:
- appendix, intestines;
- liver;
- lung;
- kidneys
- gall bladder;
- pancreas.
Almost all organs located in the abdominal cavity can be involved in the inflammatory reaction, accompanied by an unpleasant symptom. In addition, intercostal neuralgia, as well as accumulation of salts at the level of the lower back in the spine, can cause a burning sensation on the right side in the front or rear of the body .
Diagnostic Methods
If there is a burning sensation in the right side, as well as in the area where the gallbladder and liver are located, then the patient should undergo a thorough examination. To identify violations, you should immediately consult a doctor. Based on the description of the symptoms, the specialist will prescribe a further examination. When burning in the gallbladder or liver, it is often recommended to undergo an ultrasound of the abdominal cavity. However, in some cases, such an examination is not enough. It is also worth going through an MRI or CT scan of the lungs and spine. In certain situations, the doctor palpates the gastrointestinal tract and appendix.
What diseases are accompanied by burning in the side
Why does burning appear? The right side under the ribs can begin to bother as a result of 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 bile excretion
A burning sensation in the right side often occurs with a disease such as dyskinesia. In this case, there is an inhibition of gallbladder motility. In other words, organ hypotension. As a result of this, stagnation of a secretory substance producing in the liver begins to occur in the body.
With this malaise, the patient often has burning, aching signs 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 body.
Burning in the right side under the ribs often intensifies with an increase in nervous and physical stress. Also, discomfort can become unbearable after eating spicy or fatty foods, after taking certain medications. Such a violation is very dangerous, since in the future, stagnant bile begins to crystallize. And this is the first stage in the formation of stones.
Cholelithiasis
With such a disease, stones and sand are often formed in the ducts. As a result of this, cholelithiasis is often accompanied not only by burning on the right side, but also with a phenomenon such as colic. Most often they arise due to a delay in secret. Gradually, unpleasant sensations spread. At the same time, they can be localized not only in the right side, but also under the scapula. Often, symptoms intensify after stress or after eating.
Cholecystitis
Burning in the right side of the abdomen is often one of the symptoms of cholecystitis. The inflammatory process is accompanied by increased acidity of the stomach. Therefore, some symptoms of the disease may worsen after eating fried foods, certain spices, and alcohol. Also, the patient often has nausea and heartburn.
It is worth noting that the inflammatory process often depresses the general condition. With cholecystitis, patients often complain of reduced ability to work, lethargy, weakness, and so on.
Cirrhosis and hepatitis
Burning in the right side under the ribs may indicate the development of cirrhosis of the liver or hepatitis. Such symptoms usually occur in a severe stage of ailments. It is worth noting that the inflammatory process, as well as the gradual destruction of soft tissues, extremely rarely begin to disturb the patient in the initial stages of the disease.
With more serious violations of the organ of the patient, pain in the area under the ribs, itching, general weakness, and yellowness of the skin can be disturbing.
Appendicitis, gastritis and ulcer
Pain and burning in the right side occur with inflammation of the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract. At the same time, sensations can resemble more heat and localize either on the left or on the right side of the abdomen. After eating food, unpleasant symptoms usually worsen.
If the pain takes on a paroxysmal nature and the body temperature rises, then you should immediately consult a doctor, since you can skip the attack of appendicitis.
Kidney disease
Pain and burning in the right side under the front ribs may indicate the development of kidney disease. In acute pyelonephritis, an increase in body temperature and persistent fever, changes in the shade of urine and its smell are also noted. As for urolithiasis, if it is present, discomfort is given to the lower back. Symptoms intensify with movements and bending forward. The patient may also experience cramping.
Other causes of discomfort
Burning in the right side of the lower abdomen or under the ribs may indicate the development of other diseases:
- neuralgia;
- diaphragm hernia;
- osteochondrosis;
- neoplasms;
- heart attack, angina pectoris;
- shingles;
- lung tumor, pleurisy;
- giardiasis.
Unpleasant sensations can bother a woman during pregnancy. This happens due to compression of the internal organs of the uterus, which is growing in size. In such situations, a woman feels discomfort, 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, you should consult a doctor. In some cases, a burning sensation that occurs in the back of the body may indicate a violation of certain functions of the spine or a pinched nerve fiber. However, most often the reason lies in diseases of the abdominal organs.
According to statistics, the first place among ailments with such a symptom is occupied by a violation in the work of the gallbladder, and the second place is by cardiac pathologies. Then there are deviations in the functionality of the respiratory system.
What diseases cause a burning sensation in the back?
If unpleasant sensations occur on the right side in the back, then this may indicate the development of a pathological inflammatory process. The diseases that are accompanied by such a symptom include:
- acute pyelonephritis: continuous pain, aggravated even with a weak blow to the ribs or back;
- chronic pyelonephritis: aching, weak pain, often disturbing with high humidity;
- urolithiasis: high body temperature, discomfort intensifies when jumping and turning the body, as well as after heavy drinking;
- renal colic: when moving along the urinary tract of the stone there is a strong burning sensation, it is impossible to move;
- acute pancreatitis: nausea, vomiting, discomfort intensifies when lying down;
- osteochondrosis: acute or dull pain, burning. Stiffness of movements in the lumbar region, it is impossible for a long time to be in a sitting position;
- retroperitoneal hematoma: a vessel bursts due to a back injury, bleeding occurs and body temperature rises.
Burning and pain under the ribs on the right
If the pain and burning sensation in the right side below increases for half an hour, then you need to call an ambulance. This indicates the presence of an acute inflammatory process in the body, which can provoke not only a shock condition, but also lead to the development of complications or death.
In other cases, unpleasant sensations under the ribs on the right side can be a sign of such phenomena:
- stone blockage of the bile duct;
- rupture of the wall of the duodenum;
- appendicitis;
- rupture of the gallbladder;
- an attack of acute pancreatitis;
- rupture of the kidney as a result of injury.
All of these complications require immediate surgical intervention.
Is it serious
Burning pains on the right side under the ribs often indicate the development of a variety of peritonitis. Any perforation or rupture of organs leads to the ingress of food debris, bile, and pathogenic microflora into the abdominal cavity. As a result, it causes purulent processes. If treatment is not started in a timely manner, then the patient may develop sepsis, which often leads to death.
If renal colic occurs, the patient may experience pain shock. This condition often provokes collapse and hormonal disorders in the body. Often untimely access to a doctor leads to death.
What do we have to do
If there are discomfort in the right side, then you need to visit a doctor and undergo an examination. You can remove aching, dull pain with the No-Shpa medicine. This drug has an antispasmodic effect. Even after the symptoms of the disease disappear, it is worth visiting specialists to find out the cause of the inflammatory process in the body.
For a day, you should refuse to use sugary drinks and any food. Such abstinence greatly facilitate the conduct of diagnostic procedures. In addition, temporary fasting can temporarily improve the patient's condition. It is also worth limiting physical activity. The patient should be at rest.
Self-medication in this case can lead to undesirable consequences and worsen the patient's condition.
What can not be done
Many patients, trying to alleviate their condition, often warm a sore spot. It is strictly forbidden to do this, since with heat exposure, many diseases only worsen. In this case, there is a risk of complications. In the presence of some ailments after heating, suppuration may form. Indeed, under the influence of heat, pathogenic microflora begins to multiply actively.
Experts do not recommend the use of drugs with anesthetic effect. Such drugs can not only complicate the diagnostic process, 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 in acute appendicitis. The drug "No-Shpa" does not apply to pain medication.
It is not recommended to take any choleretic drugs when 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, this can cause the gallbladder to rupture.