Pain below right rib cage in women

Pain below the right ribs in women is a common phenomenon in life. This condition may be caused by pleurisy or stitches in the side. You can take an X-ray for a detailed examination. You also need to pay more attention to rest and try not to overwork yourself.

What causes pain below the right rib cage in women?

Pain below the ribs in women may be caused by pleurisy.

Other diseases in women

Pain in the right lower abdomen of women is caused by diseases of the appendix, right ovary, fallopian tube, right ureter, etc. There are many reasons for right lower abdominal pain, the most common ones are the following.

1. Acute gastroenteritis

Most of them are food poisoning caused by eating unclean food, usually accompanied by severe vomiting, diarrhea, fever and other symptoms.

2. Acute appendicitis

Commonly known as appendicitis, it can occur in people of any age, but it is more common between the ages of 20 and 40. Most patients experience pain that shifts from the upper abdomen to the right lower abdomen. The pain reaches its peak in about 4 to 6 hours, and the pain may even be aggravated by coughing or moving the body.

3. Ulcer perforation

Sudden severe upper abdominal pain is a typical symptom. Other symptoms include abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, fever, and even severe peritonitis.

4. Acute cholecystitis

The pain usually occurs after meals or in the middle of the night, and is located in the right upper abdomen or upper abdomen. Sometimes the pain spreads to the right shoulder or scapula, and is accompanied by fever, vomiting, jaundice, etc.

5. Acute pancreatitis

Common symptoms include severe and persistent upper abdominal or left upper abdominal pain (sometimes the pain extends to the back), nausea and vomiting, and fever. The pain is slightly relieved when the body bends forward.

6. Intestinal obstruction

Sudden severe upper abdominal pain is a typical symptom, and there are other symptoms such as abdominal distension, nausea, severe vomiting, etc. Common causes include bowel obstruction, intestinal cancer obstruction, intestinal torsion, etc. Severe cases may even lead to complications such as sepsis and perforation.

7. Chronic appendicitis

The main symptoms are right lower abdominal pain accompanied by gastrointestinal dysfunction. The pain and discomfort in the right lower abdomen may be intermittent mild pain or persistent dull pain, and is often caused or aggravated by strenuous activity or improper diet. It may be accompanied by various manifestations of gastrointestinal dysfunction, such as indigestion, abdominal distension, heating, nausea, acid reflux, upper abdominal discomfort, increased bowel movements or constipation.

8. Intestinal tuberculosis

Symptoms may include abdominal distension, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and systemic symptoms. The abdominal pain is mostly located in the right lower abdomen or around the navel. It is often paroxysmal and accompanied by bowel sounds. It may also be persistent dull pain in the right lower abdomen. The abdominal pain may be irregular and may be induced by eating.