Any pain that appear in the right side should be on the alert and to pay attention. Usually, as a symptom is a worrying sign that the body develops a disease that can be dangerous not only for health but also for human life. Most often such pain associated with internal organs, spine, and digestive system, but may be a consequence of other diseases.
The man who feels pain in his right shoulder, which also radiates to the leg or back, you will need to listen to your feelings, to determine the nature of the pain, to identify additional symptoms.
This will help to further determine the cause of the pain and to let a specialist prescribe the necessary treatment.
Diseases of the respiratory system
Pleurisy
Pleurisy is a disease that is characterized by inflammation of the pleural layers. Pathology is striking how visceral and parietal pleura. When pleurisy in chest area often the accumulation of fluid that compresses the lungs, nerves and tissues, resulting in pain in the right side.
The nature and localization of the pain
The disease is characterized by stabbing pain in my side that occurs when exhaling, coughing or straining. At the beginning of the disease the pain is localized in the chest, but soon felt in the ribs, from the side and back-side of the lesion.
When right-sided pleurisy pain that radiates to the back, i.e., localized on the right.
Additional symptoms
In addition to the pain, which is the main symptom of pleurisy, patients reported the following symptoms of disease:
- lack of oxygen;
- weight in the chest;
- a strong suffocating cough;
- low-grade fever (up to 38°C).
Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis and treatment determined by the physician or pulmonologist. If the development of the disease was preceded by a trauma, you need to consult with a traumatologist.
The diagnosis resort to the following diagnostic events:
- history
- examination of a patient;
- roentgenography of organs of a thorax;
- CT;
- Ultrasound;
- functional study of the external breathing;
- thoracoscopy;
- pleural puncture;
- laboratory studies of biological materials (blood, urine, pleural fluid).
The treatment consists in the application:
- antibacterial drugs of wide spectrum of action (in infectious pleurisy;
- painkillers;
- antitussive medication (severe cough);
- means for cleaning of the body.
Sometimes when a significant change of pleural recommended surgery.
Pneumonia
Inflammation of the lung tissue, specifically the alveoli, the bronchi, the connective tissue. Pneumonia can be bilateral, left and right. It is an inflammation of the tissues of the right lung, it can cause a pain in right side and back.
The nature and localization of the pain
Right sided inflammation of the lungs is characterized by dull pain in the right side, localized mainly in the upper quadrant.
In the long course of the disease the pain is felt in the chest and the back of the affected organ.
Additional symptoms
The first symptom of pneumonia is a sharp temperature increase a significant increase (up to 39.5°C). Furthermore, the patients reported signs of intoxication, which include:
- weakness;
- reduced mental and physical activity;
- increased sweating, especially at night;
- loss of appetite;
- the muscles of the head, and pains in the joints;
- confusion.
The disease has pulmonary symptoms:
- dry cough, which changes the cough with separation of large amounts of phlegm;
- lack of oxygen;
- pain in the sternum, the intensity of which increases when breathing.
In addition to the pneumonia can be accompanied with other signs:
- redness of the other party;
- cold sores on the side of the inflamed lung;
- pain in the abdomen;
- vomiting;
- upset the chair.
Diagnosis and treatment
If you have the above symptoms , you must contact us with your pulmonologist, who will perform physical and medical history and prescribe additional diagnostic procedures, including:
- x-rays;
- CT;
- examination of the bronchi;
- clinical, biochemical and bacteriological studies of blood and sputum.
Pneumonia treatment is performed in a hospital under the supervision of the medical staff.
The therapy consists of antibiotics, vitamins and minerals, expectorant and bronchodilator drugs means.
Pneumothorax
Is a pathological condition which is characterized by the presence of air in the pleural cavity that compresses the lung and leads to the shutdown of the organs of the respiratory act. When a large volume of air, there is a change of heart and major blood vessels which leads to significant disturbances of the circulation and breathing.
The nature and localization of the pain
For pneumothorax is characterized by acute pain in the chest which increases with breathing.
Sometimes syndrome the pain radiates to the shoulder and to the back side of the affected organ.
Additional symptoms
For the beginning of the disease, says the sudden shortness of breath. Next, the patient notes:
- dry cough;
- tachycardia;
- the appearance of cold sticky sweat on the body;
- panic;
- sharp General weakness.
With significant disruption of the circulation and the breathing is marked blueness of the skin.
With an open pneumothorax (entry of air through open wound of chest) when you inhale you hear a whistling sound from the wound.
During exhalation air enters through an open wound.
Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnostic pathology consisting of:
- examination of a patient;
- chest x-rays;
- computed tomography;
- study of blood gas composition;
- ECG.
The presence of a small amount of air in the pleural cavity in which the mechanism of breathing is not broken, usually does not require treatment.
In other cases, the treatment is carried out in the following ways:
- thoracentesis, in which the sucked air;
- the drainage tube;
- the use of drugs against pain;
- oxygen;
- surgical treatment.
Cancer of the bronchi, lungs
Cancer, which is caused by disorders of cell division. Is characterized by the uncontrolled division and multiplication of cells, tissues.
The nature and localization of the pain
Pain in cancer of the bronchus, the lung has certain characteristics. A notes acute searing pain, someone complains of pain, dull, constant. Initially localized in the side of the affected organ, can then radiate to back, groin, chest, and limbs.
The pain is typical for the later stages of the disease.
Additional symptoms
Other symptoms may include:
- the cough that occurs periodically;
- lethargy, fatigue;
- a decrease or lack of appetite;
- dramatic weight loss;
- the presence of discharge cough sputum blood streaks;
- of the hemoptysis.
Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis and treatment of such diseases is the oncologist. To confirm the diagnosis using:
- medical history and examination of a patient;
- x-rays;
- CT and MRI;
- Ultrasound;
- endoscopic studies;
- a blood test for the markers.
The most effective treatment is surgical removal of the tumor.
Only to resort to chemotherapy, radiotherapy.
Diseases of the digestive tract
Acute cholecystitis
Inflammatory diseases of the gallbladder, which is usually due to malnutrition and metabolic processes in the body.
The nature and localization of the pain
The pain is localized in the upper quadrant on the right side, may radiate towards the back.
The disease is characterized by attacks of acute pain that intensifies after eating.
Additional symptoms
When the acute course of pathology observed:
- sudden vomiting;
- vomiting (sometimes unique);
- diarrhea (can also be a single);
- metallic taste or bitterness in the mouth;
- febrile temperature (above 38°C).
Diagnosis and treatment
After the onset of the first symptoms of acute cholecystitis should consult with a physician or gastroenterologist. As a diagnostic use:
- medical history, inspection, palpation;
- x-rays;
- CT;
- Ultrasound;
- EGD (fibrogastroduodenoscopy);
- microbiological study.
As therapy use:
- antibiotics;
- remedies against worms;
- bile products;
- antispasmodics.
Inflammation of the appendix
Dangerous surgical diseases, in which there is inflammation of the Appendix cecum. Because of the anatomical location of the Appendix (in the right iliac region) the main symptom of pathology is pain in the right side.
The nature and localization of the pain
In most cases inflammation of the Appendix is accompanied with a dull, constant pain in the abdomen. At the beginning of the development of the disease the pain can be felt through the abdomen, but after a few hours the pain localized in the right side in the lower part of the abdomen.
Progressive disease leads to unbearable pain and a number of other features.
Additional symptoms
Additional symptoms of appendicitis include:
- periodic nausea;
- one vomiting;
- dryness in the mouth;
- loss of appetite;
- diarrhea (often single);
- increasing the temperature to 39°C;
- tachycardia.
In some cases inflammation of the appendix is continued, with only slight pain in right abdomen under the ribs. Such pain is not relieved by antispasmodics, so if you suspect that inflammation need urgent hospitalization.
Late intervention leads to rupture or gangrene of the Appendix and, as a consequence, life-threatening condition - peritonitis.
Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosing appendicitis can a doctor on the basis of patient complaints, medical history. The prevalence of the disease is a significant increase in the level of leukocytes in the blood. Often resort to the ultrasonic examination of the organs of the peritoneum.
The treatment of appendicitis is surgical removal of inflamed organs.
Lesions of the spine, spinal cord
Osteochondrosis
Degenerative disease affecting the intervertebral discs.
The nature and localization of the pain
The disease is characterized by long, drawing pains in the spine. With the course of the disease the pain radiates to the arms, chest, ribs, lower back.
Additional symptoms
Symptoms of degenerative disc disease is quite extensive.
The main symptom is stiffness of the movement of the spine and pain in various parts of the body.
Diagnosis and treatment
Identification of osteoarthritis is engaged in a neurologist and a rheumatologist. On the basis of complaints of the patient, the specialist allocates a number of diagnostic measures, which include:
- x-rays;
- CT;
- MRI.
The treatment of multilateral, aimed at the reduction of inflammation, pain. The most commonly used:
- Nsaids;
- special guardians;
- painkillers;
- muscle relaxants;
- vitamins and minerals.
The nature and localization of the pain
In spondylosis of the lumbosacral patient noted intermittent pain (in the beginning of the disease) pain.
Usually, pain is felt on the sides of the trunk and in the lumbar region.
Additional symptoms
Patients reported stiffness of the back, fatigue in the body, pain, pain in the spine. Also, noticed increase pain with weather changes.
Diagnosis and treatment
After the neurological examination of the patient are recommended:
- x-ray study of the spine;
- computed tomography;
- MRI.
Treatment may be medical, physiotherapy and surgical.
In any case, you need urgent medical help?
To cause transportation urgent care need if:
- sudden sharp pain in my side and not running for 40 minutes;
- the pain is accompanied by profuse vomiting with blood, bitter taste in the mouth, increasing the temperature of the body;
- the pain is worse during movement;
- severe pain abruptly stopped;
- the pain is not relieved by antispasmodics;
- blood appear in the urine;
- Deteriorated general condition, she is confused.
First aid
Due to the fact that the pain in right side and back is a symptom of many dangerous diseases, you do not need to self-medicate. When it hurts the right side and radiates to the back, the maximum that the experts recommend, it is possible to take a horizontal position and to take a pill for the pain.
If after taking 1 tablet of the pain does not subside, you should call an ambulance. You can'T take much pain medication because of the background of the drugs of the clinical picture blurs and complicates the formulation of the correct diagnosis.
Pain in right side that radiates to back - a symptom that could indicate a dangerous disease in the human body.
It is not necessary to self-medicate and expect that it will go away. Timely treatment of qualified assistance can only restore health, but to save his life.