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Right Upper abdominal Pain Symptoms, causes and treatment.

What are the most common causes of chronic upper right abdominal pain? How are gallstones diagnosed and treated? How is the pain of gastritis or a peptic ulcer characterized, and what treatments are available? How do liver disease, kidney stones, and gastrointestinal cancers present in terms of right upper abdominal pain? How do medical professionals first approach a patient who reports upper right abdominal pain? Important Highlights: Gallstones, which can cause severe and sudden pain in the upper right abdomen, are the most likely cause of chronic upper right abdominal pain, accounting for approximately 40% of cases. Gastritis or peptic ulcers can cause pain perceived on the right side of the abdomen, often intensified when the stomach is empty and alleviated by eating certain foods or taking antacids. Acute upper right abdominal pain could potentially indicate appendicitis, while chronic pain might be a symptom of liver disease, kidney stones, or gastrointestinal cancers. The initial approach to diagnosing upper right abdominal pain often involves a detailed patient history and physical exam, blood tests, and imaging such as an abdominal ultrasound. Treatments for upper right abdominal pain vary by cause and can include medication, such as Ursodeoxycholic acid for gallstones, or surgical intervention, like cholecystectomy.