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What Causes Discomfort On Right Side Of Abdomen And Nausea?

Posted on Sat, 7 Feb 2015

Question: Been having discomfort on my right side since first week of November. Then the week of THX, I got the Shingles. Still have right side discomfort and sometimes nauceous. Also, ribs hurt where I had the Shngles.

I'm thinking Gall Bladder?

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ultrasonography ASAP

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.

Noted the history: to recapitulate: discomfort since first week of November- shingles then - still right sided discomfort- nausea - ribs hurt where there was Shingles - ? Gall bladder ... trying acupuncture.

Simplest way to see whether gall bladder or the nearby liver or pancreas is at problem is a simple ultrasonography.

Shingles pain at age of 66 cam take long time to go and acupuncture is a good alternative.

Was the singles at the same area of previous discomfort on the right?

So please get the ultrasonography done ASAP.

I hope this answer helps you. Please feel free to ask for more or if you feel there is a gap-of-communication.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (13 minutes later)

Yes, Shingles was on my right side, near my ribs and waist.

I will get the ultrasound this week. I've been putting it off 'cause there are so many flu cases. I will make the appt. for early in the morning.

Thank you for your reply and info.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Worries are reduced id ultrasonography is normal

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your appreciation.
Please get the Ultrasonography done. If this is normal, the worries are reduced.
Take care for the Shingles pain, take a little more time and you may also consult a Doctor to get a prescription of Gabapentin if the pain is more.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (16 days later)

I followed your advice and my doctor ordered a complete abdominal ultrasound and pelvic ultrasound.

Results: negative, but some cysts on my liver which they said are common and normal, I did a blood test to check my enzymes just to be safe.

Do you have any suggestions on how to make my neuraligia discomfort on my right side go away. It is more discomfort than pain. My doctor thinks it is residual from Shingles at Thanksgiving. I am not interested in taking any prescription med at this time

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Apply ice.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your feedback.
Good to know that ultrasonography is normal except for the cysts on liver.

If you are not interested in taking prescription medication for residual pain, try the following :
You can try applying ice.
Some people get relief applying some kind of routine jelly like Xylocaine jelly.
Wear loose clothes.
Try avoiding stress and anxiety, I mean be as comfortable as much as possible.

This may help.
I think there should not be any problem taking a long acting sustained release Gabapentin if required.

Wishing you a good health at the earliest.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (6 minutes later)

Thank you. I will try applying ice. I really do not like to take Rx drugs.

One more question, please: I notice when I scarf down my food (not chew it enough) it can get stuck in my esophagus? With age does the eso have less elasticity? Frequency: about 2 to 3x/month, depending on how fast I am eating.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Elasticity is not lost with age.

Detailed Answer:
Usually the food does not get stuck in the esophagus even on scarfing down unless the is a bolus of a meat piece or so.
No, the elasticity is not not lost with age.

I was just wondering to know why would scarf down the food.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

bad habit....not chewing adequately

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Correctable

Detailed Answer:
Well, this is correctable.
Can unnecessarily invite problems one in a blue moon.
Please take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (18 hours later)

I will chew more carefully. If it happens again, do you think I should have a scope done to stretch my esophagus?

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Better to get one done

Detailed Answer:
Great- chewing properly is the best preventive measure.

If there is history of any problem during swallowing, Upper GI Endoscopy should always be done to rule out any major problems.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj