Right side abdominal distension is considered to be possibly related to indigestion, cholecystitis, intestinal obstruction and other factors.
1. Indigestion: If the diet is too much or too greasy, it may cause indigestion, which slows down the gastrointestinal peristalsis and produces a large amount of gas, resulting in the patient experiencing right abdominal distension.
2. Cholecystitis: patients with cholecystitis will experience right abdominal distension and discomfort, usually with hidden pain, the pain usually occurs at night, may also be accompanied by nausea, vomiting and anorexia.
3. Intestinal obstruction: patients with intestinal obstruction usually have right-sided abdominal distension in the early stage, usually with the progression of the disease, there will be a stop defecation, abdominal distension and other discomforts.
Right-sided abdominal distension may also be related to ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, intestinal tumors, appendicitis and other factors, it is recommended that patients go to the hospital as soon as possible, under the guidance of the doctor to clarify the specific causes of the disease.