Shruti Gupta Shruti Gupta Asked 8 months ago

What causes pain on the right side of the stomach?

Sometimes, I get this cramping pain on the right side of my stomach, just below my ribs. It comes and goes, and it's quite uncomfortable. My mother said it might be indigestion, but it feels a bit different.

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Sunita Verma Sunita Verma Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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I can't tell you what is causing your pain, but when I had a sharp ache on the lower right side of my stomach, it turned out to be appendicitis. I had to be rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery. Please don't ignore right-sided stomach pain and get a doctor to check it immediately.

Aman Sharma Aman Sharma Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Dude, right side stomach pain can be super sketchy. Last year my hostel roommate had this and we thought it was just bad mess food, but it turned out to be an infection that needed proper medical treatment. Definitely get it checked by a doctor instead of just taking random gas pills.

Harish Hegde Harish Hegde Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

In my journey, I have seen that gentle breathing exercises can sometimes help soothe mild gastric spasms on the right side of the stomach. However, the right side houses critical organs like the appendix and gallbladder. Please consult a medical professional first before attempting any yoga or deep stretches.

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Sneha Roy Sneha Roy Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I am experiencing a dull pain on the upper right side of my stomach today, and I am a bit worried. Does this kind of pain usually happen after eating heavy meals, or could it be related to something else? Please let me know what steps I should take next.

Preeti Malhotra Preeti Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

As someone managing diabetes, I have to be extremely cautious with abdominal pain, as diabetic gastroparesis or even liver issues can present like this. I avoid self-treating with sugary syrups or juices and go straight for a medical consult. Please get your blood sugar and abdomen checked by your physician.

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Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Having high BP means I always keep an eye on my kidney health, and pain on the right side of the abdomen can sometimes indicate a kidney stone or gallbladder issue. Routine checkups and staying well-hydrated are very important. Please visit a doctor to get an accurate diagnosis.

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