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What Causes Upper Right Abdominal Pain At Night?
I have had upper right abdominal pain off and on for about 4 months. It hasn t been severe but enough to know it s there. About a week ago I awoke at night with severe pain in the same area but by morning it had subsided. The past four days it has been consistent and actually is very tender when touched as well. It isn t severe pain but is there enough for me to notice. It hasn t stopped me from working and doing other day to day activities but has me worried as it is tender to touch now. I am a 41 year old female in good health. I am 5 foot 7 and 130 lbs so I am not over wait etc. What could this pain be caused from?
Fri, 27 Mar 2020
Hello,
As per my surgical experience, the pain at right upper abdomen can be possibly related to gall bladder dyspepsia, calculus issue or others. The relation with night onset may be due to high cholesterol food consumption during supper, early bed going soon after dinner or else.
My guidelines at present:
- Avoid all spices, non-veg, junk food, dairy fat (particularly at night)
- Prefer to keep stomach empty by 20% of satiety levels
- Regular walking, aerobics
- Control of blood sugar, cholesterol
Consult your primary care for prescription of an ultrasound of abdomen & pelvis to evaluate the underlying cause of concern and manage accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
As per my surgical experience, the pain at right upper abdomen can be possibly related to gall bladder dyspepsia, calculus issue or others. The relation with night onset may be due to high cholesterol food consumption during supper, early bed going soon after dinner or else.
My guidelines at present:
- Avoid all spices, non-veg, junk food, dairy fat (particularly at night)
- Prefer to keep stomach empty by 20% of satiety levels
- Regular walking, aerobics
- Control of blood sugar, cholesterol
Consult your primary care for prescription of an ultrasound of abdomen & pelvis to evaluate the underlying cause of concern and manage accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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