Right side abdominal distension may be caused by intestinal flatulence, dietary factors, gastrointestinal tract dysfunction and other reasons.
1. Intestinal flatulence: gas remains in the intestines due to excessive inhalation of air through the mouth during exercise. When the gas cannot be expelled from the body, it will lead to flatulence.
2. Hernia: It refers to the organs or tissues in the body leaving the normal anatomical parts and entering the neighboring parts through the weak points, defects or holes formed congenitally or acquired. Thus, a lump may appear in the right side of the abdomen, which is mistaken for the phenomenon of flatulence.
3. Gastrointestinal dysfunction: it may be caused by gastritis, peptic ulcer, improper diet, etc., which may cause intestinal flora imbalance and the phenomenon of flatulence on the right side of the abdomen.
Right abdominal distension may also be caused by other reasons, it is recommended that patients go to the hospital in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, to avoid delaying the condition.