Paroxysmal pain in the lower back on the right side. Causes of lower back pain on the right side. Inflammation and infections

Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints among older people, but discomfort and back pain often appear in young people, who most often do not pay attention to the inconvenience, preferring to endure the pain “on their feet.” But is it safe for health if your back hurts in the lumbar region on the right or left? Doctors are sure that this is not the case and strongly advise you to listen to the recommendations and start treatment on time.

Why might my back hurt in the lumbar region on the right?

Pain in the lumbar region on the right or left can be caused by a variety of factors. It may appear after an injury, as a result of a disease of the internal organs, or indicate problems with the spine. Lower back pain that radiates to the leg is considered dangerous symptom , it usually occurs as a result of diseases of the spine and can cause impaired range of motion in the hip joint or even loss of the ability to walk independently.

Most often, lower back pain on the right is caused by the following pathologies:
1. Osteochondrosis– incorrect body position during work and study, excess weight and sedentary lifestyle life cause poor posture and spinal problems in more than 80% of the adult population. Osteochondrosis gradually develops, a disease in which the intervertebral discs are affected; this can cause severe pain in the spine, which intensifies at the end of the day, if it is necessary to maintain the body in a certain position, for example, when working at the computer for a long time. And with physical activity or sudden movement, another pathology may occur - lumbago or sciatica.

2. Lumbago and sciatica– this is pinching and inflammation of the roots of nerve endings in the lumbar and sacral region. Most often they develop gradually, due to osteochondrosis, arthrosis and other joint diseases. The nerve fibers become inflamed, thicken, and when moving, a sharp pain occurs in the lower back, which can radiate to the right leg and literally “shoot through” the patient. If the roots are pinched, the pain occurs suddenly, it is sharp, strong, the patient cannot bend or straighten, as the pain intensifies with every movement. In the chronic course of the disease, the pain is aching, weak and constant.

3. Spinal injuries– pain in the lower back on the right can be caused by a fall, a strong blow to the lumbar region and other similar incidents. If, immediately after an injury or a few hours after, severe pain in the lower back occurs, it is necessary to urgently visit a traumatologist and make sure that there is no damage to the spinal column and internal organs.

4. Myalgia– severe pain on one side of the lower back can be caused by inflammation of a specific muscle. Myalgia occurs during hypothermia, increased physical exertion, or during monotonous movements that cause certain muscle groups to contract. In this case, the pain is localized, aching, aggravated by bending over and other physical exercises.

5. Spondyloarthrosis or other joint diseases– as a result of inflammation and degenerative-dystrophic changes in the joint, the lower back begins to ache regularly – on one or both sides. The pain is nagging, aching, radiating to the hip and knee, intensifying after a long stay in one position or physical activity.

6. Diseases of internal organs– pain in the lower back on the right, accompanied by symptoms of other diseases: increased body temperature, discharge from the genitals, pain in the stomach and intestines, signaling problems with internal organs. The right kidney, right ovary, intestines and gallbladder. In such cases, symptomatic treatment is useless; it is necessary to identify and get rid of the underlying disease.

7. Other diseases - constant, nagging or stabbing pain in the lower back should alert any patient. If lower back pain occurs regularly and is not provoked by physical activity or hypothermia, a full examination is simply necessary. You also need to pay attention to general condition: weight loss, weakness, dizziness, increased fatigue and decreased muscle strength can be symptoms of serious diseases such as osteomyelitis and spinal tumors.

Back pain in the lumbar region: how to treat?

If you have back pain in the lumbar region, only a doctor can prescribe treatment. Osteochondrosis and inflammatory diseases of internal organs are treated completely differently, so you cannot self-medicate, this can further aggravate the situation. Before visiting a doctor, you can try to alleviate the patient’s condition.:
- reduce motor activity, and in case of severe pain, observe bed rest;
- sleep on a hard surface;
- take breaks during work - if you have to maintain one body position while working, you need to take breaks every 1-2 hours;
- avoid hypothermia, physical activity and heavy lifting;
- make a dry compress on the lumbar area - just apply a woolen cloth, but do not warm your back;
- apply warming ointments and creams to the lumbar area;
- take a painkiller tablet.

Any other treatment should be carried out only as prescribed by a doctor.

Many people know the condition when there is pain in the lower back on the right. Her appearance Various factors could have contributed: hypothermia, the presence of inflammatory diseases of internal organs, neuroses, pinched nerves and many others. For an accurate diagnosis, you should consult a doctor and undergo a full examination.

But depending on the nature of the pain and the events that may have influenced its occurrence, you can more accurately determine which doctor to contact and what to pay special attention to.

First, let's look at the causes of pain in the lower back area on the right.

Reasons

The causes of pain in the lower back and right side are quite extensive. Let's sort them all out more details.

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Irina Martynova. Graduated from Voronezh State Medical University named after. N.N. Burdenko. Clinical resident and neurologist of the BUZ VO \"Moscow Polyclinic\".

  1. Hypothermia. The reason, at first glance, is not capable of affecting the condition of the spine. However, it is worth taking it seriously. When hypothermia occurs, nerve endings become inflamed lumbar region, muscle spasm occurs, which can lead to pain.
  2. Lumbar spine injuries. Even old injuries can periodically remind of themselves with pain. If your lower back hurts on the right, remember the injuries you received in this part of the body. Perhaps they are the cause of discomfort.
  3. Curvature of the spinal column. One of the most common causes of severe lower back pain is lardosis, a curvature of the lumbar spine. As a result of curvature, intervertebral discs become deformed and nerve endings become compressed, which leads to pain in the area of ​​curvature. In this case, you should consult an orthopedic doctor.

Nature of pain

Depending on the nature of the pain in the side it is possible to determine possible disorders in the body.

  • An acute pain that occurs in the right side of the lower back indicates the possible presence of an intervertebral hernia. It also occurs when the lower back is overloaded and the intervertebral ligaments are sprained.
  • Pulling - possible hepatitis or other liver diseases. Possible myositis.
  • Aching characterizes degenerative processes of the musculoskeletal system. Most often it is osteochondrosis, spondylitis, spondyloarthrosis.
  • Stitching indicates problems with the intestines, urolithiasis.
  • speaks of inflammation of the uterus or ovaries.
  • Dull indicates possible kidney disease.
  • Sharp pain can occur due to a lower back injury or compression of the nerves. It can also be a signal of inflammatory processes in internal organs.

Possible pathologies as causes of pain

We looked at the simplest ones possible reasons the appearance of lower back pain. However, more severe pain may indicate the presence of pathologies of the musculoskeletal system, lumbar muscles, internal organs and neurological pathologies. Let's look at each of them in more detail.

Congenital and acquired diseases of the musculoskeletal system

If there is pain that radiates to the lower back, in the presence of certain symptoms, this may indicate the presence of a serious disease of the musculoskeletal system. Let's consider possible diseases and their characteristics.

Osteomyelitis

Infectious disease, affecting bone, periosteum and bone marrow. The inflamed area swells, blood flow in the damaged area is disrupted, which leads to a destructive process.

  • Symptoms: aches, bursting pain, swelling, redness of the sore spot, possible appearance of white spots on the inflamed area, discharge of pus, increased body temperature to 39 degrees, clammy sweat, chills.
  • The reason is staphylococci, bacteria that provoke the appearance and development of this disease.
  • Predisposing factors: weakening immune system, hypothermia, hidden infectious diseases, genetic predisposition, colds, long-term stress, physical and nervous exhaustion, burns.
  • Diagnostics. If the above symptoms are present, the orthopedic doctor performs palpation, prescribes a general blood and urine test, and radiography, if necessary. computed tomography. The patient may also be referred to a neurologist.
  • Treatment. Treatment is prescribed by the attending physician, including hospitalization, the use of antibiotics, intraosseous infusion of drugs, the use of anti-inflammatory drugs in the form of injections or tablets, and radiation exposure. Surgery is possible if the disease was detected on late stages. After relieving acute pain and inflammation, exercise therapy is used.

Spondylitis

Inflammatory chronic disease of the spine, characterized by a decrease in density bone tissue, which leads to severe deformations of the affected area of ​​the spine.

  • Symptoms: chills, elevated body temperature, drowsiness, limited motor function, aching pain in the spine, numbness of the damaged area, muscle spasms.
  • Reason: introduction of tuberculosis microbacteria into the body, which enter the blood and spread to the spine. This disease can also be caused by gonococci and Treponema pallidum (the causative agent of syphilis).
  • Predisposing factors: previous spinal injuries, previous history of gonorrhea, syphilis, brucellosis, antinomycosis, a general decrease in immunity due to the presence of pathogens of these diseases in the body.
  • Diagnostics: a biochemical blood test, general urine test, and computed tomography are prescribed. To diagnose this disease, you should contact a neurosurgeon or neurologist.
  • Treatment: complex treatment is used, which includes the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, intravenous solutions, antibiotics, and physiotherapeutic treatment. If necessary, surgical operations are performed.

Sacroiliitis


Pathological inflammatory condition
iliosacral region of the spinal column.

  • Symptoms: severe pain in the lower back that intensifies after prolonged rest, mainly pronounced in the morning, increased body temperature, and the presence of other diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Causes: infection of the iliosacral region, lower back injuries, aseptic arthritis, tumor processes in this area.
  • Diagnosis: the disease is identified by examining an orthopedic doctor who deals with infectious lesions of the spine, determining the clinical indicators of this disease and radiography. Clinical signs of sacroiliitis are curvature of posture, impaired mobility of the sacroiliac joint, limited mobility chest.
  • Treatment. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and other anti-inflammatory agents are prescribed for treatment; antibiotics and anti-tuberculosis drugs; physiotherapy: laser infrared irradiation, pulsed magnetic therapy, ultraphonophoresis; corrective gymnastics, therapeutic massage.

A chronic disease of the lumbosacral region, characterized by displacement and deformation of the intervertebral discs. At a late stage of the disease, osteophytes (bone growths) appear.

  • Symptoms: prolonged aching pain in the lower back, radiating to the thigh and gluteal muscle. Discomfort occurs mainly in the morning, also provoked by stiffness in the sacral area (which signals the possible appearance of osteophytes).
  • Causes: metabolic disorders associated with natural aging of the body (since the disease is typical for older people). The disease can also be caused by a sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, and abnormal development of the spine from birth.
  • Diagnostics. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are used to identify the disease. These methods make it possible to take a three-dimensional image of all layers of affected tissue and identify the stage of the disease. For diagnosis, you should consult an orthopedist or vertebrologist (a doctor who specializes in spine problems).
  • Treatment. For treatment, NPP is used (in cases where muscle spasms occur), as well as physiotherapy, massage, and therapeutic.

Spondylolisthesis

Congenital pathology spine with displacement of the vertebra forward or backward relative to the spinal column. This provokes a narrowing of the spinal column, deformation of the spine in the area of ​​​​displacement of the vertebra, overload of the lumbar region, and therefore leads to severe pain.

  • Symptoms: pain in the lower back, radiating to the sacrum, coccyx, lower limbs. Often with this disease there is pain in the thoracic region spine. May be accompanied by neurological disorders.
  • A neurosurgeon diagnoses this disease. For this purpose, radiography with oblique projection with different orientation angles and computed tomography are used. Clinical blood and urine tests are also prescribed to exclude the presence of inflammatory processes.
  • Treatment. Physiotherapy is used as treatment. It includes corrective and stabilizing physical education, wearing a fixation belt, and orthopedic placement. In the later stages of the disease - surgical correction.

Chronic spine disease, characterized by dystrophic disorders of intervertebral discs and cartilage. This disease is accompanied by a violation of mineral metabolism in the body, blood circulation, the formation of osteophytes and intervertebral hernias.

  • : sharp pain in the lower back, worsening after physical activity, intervertebral hernia, stiffness in the spine in the morning and.
  • Causes: spinal injuries, hidden infections, poor posture, heavy load on the lumbar spine (for example, when playing sports);
  • Predisposing factors: physical inactivity, excess weight, genetic predisposition, constant stress, wearing high heels, smoking.
  • Diagnostics. To diagnose osteochondrosis, a manual examination by a therapist is used, then he will refer the patient to a neurologist who will prescribe an MRI and clinical tests. If necessary, ultrasound of the damaged area. In accordance with the diagnosis, the neurologist prescribes treatment.
  • Treatment. Various methods are used for treatment: medication (including anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, etc.), acupuncture, wave therapy (, etc.), mud therapy, and others, depending on the doctor’s prescription. Osteochondrosis can be treated with burning compresses that help improve blood circulation in the lumbar vertebrae. It is useful to use the roots and leaves of horseradish, black radish, garlic, and mustard powder. Honey massage also gives good results.

Tumor processes

Proliferation of cells and tissues lumbar spinal column. This may cause lower back pain. The tumor may spread into the spinal canal or to adjacent organs. The tumor can be malignant or benign.

  • Symptoms: weakness in the lumbar region (especially during exercise), decreased sensitivity or paralysis of the lumbar region, deformation of the lumbar region. In the later stages, there is a sharp weight loss, high body temperature and severe lower back pain.
  • Causes: genetic predisposition, congenital defect.
  • Risk factors. The development of spinal tumors can be affected by frequent ultraviolet irradiation (eg solarium), smoking, and exposure to radiation.
  • Diagnostics. The diagnosis of this pathology is initially carried out by a general practitioner who prescribes CT, MRI and melography, which will help identify the presence of a tumor. Next (if available), the patient is referred to an oncologist. He will order a biopsy of the tumor to find out its type and prescribe treatment according to the diagnosis.
  • Treatment depends on the stage and type of tumor. The first treatment used is surgical treatment (excision of the tumor). At later stages, before surgery, medication (NSAIDs, painkillers) is prescribed along with radiation or chemotherapy (if large sizes tumors).

A vertebrologist is involved in the diagnosis and treatment of the above pathologies.

But not every clinic has it. If it is absent, you can contact an orthopedist, neurologist, or neurosurgeon.

Neurological pathologies

If your back hurts in the lumbar region on the right, and the condition of the musculoskeletal system is good, then the cause may be hidden in neurological pathology.

Diseases of this type also characterized by stiffness and pain in the lower back.

Right-sided neuritis

Inflammation of the peripheral nerve of the lumbar spine. The disease causes complications on non-sciatic nerves and limbs.

  • Symptoms: swelling, possibly blue discoloration of the affected area, numbness, tingling, limited movement.
  • Causes: spinal injuries, past infections, vascular disorders, hypothermia, diabetes mellitus.
  • A neurologist diagnoses the disease using tests that reveal movement disorders and peripheral nerve damage.
  • Treatment. For treatment, drug therapy (antibacterial, antiviral, vasodilator, anti-inflammatory drugs, depending on the cause of the disease) and physiotherapy (ultraphonophoresis, UHF, electrophoresis, massage, exercise therapy) are used.

Plexit

Lumbosacral plexitis is characterized by damage to the nerve plexuses of the lumbar region. It affects the vegetative-trophic, sensory and motor systems of the body.

  • Symptoms: pain in the sacrum, buttocks and thighs; swelling of the lower extremities.
  • Causes: infectious diseases, intoxication (alcohol, lead, etc.), previous spinal injuries, tumors, vertebral displacement, curvature.
  • For diagnosis, a neuropathologist uses anamnesis, electroneuromyography, CT, MRI and general clinical tests.
  • Treatment includes medication and physical therapy. Anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics are used. Mud therapy, UHF, paraffin therapy, and exercise therapy are also effective.

Neuromyalgia

Inflammatory disease of the lumbosacral region spine.

  • Symptoms: sharp or nagging pain in the lower back on the right and in the sacrum area, radiating to the leg, weakness, increased body temperature.
  • Causes: inflammatory processes in the body, hypothermia, injury.
  • Diagnosis is carried out by a neurosurgeon or neurologist by analyzing the patient’s complaints, X-rays, CT scans, based on the results biochemical analysis blood and general urine analysis.
  • Treatment includes drug therapy (NSAIDs, antibiotics, analgesics), exercise therapy.

Diseases of the lumbar and sciatic muscles

Lower back pain on the right side can occur due to diseases of the lumbar and sciatic muscles. Often this is a spasm. The cause may be prolonged physical activity, incorrectly distributed on the spine; curvature of posture, due to which the muscles in the curved area are constantly tense; physical inactivity. Spasm of the lumbar and sciatic muscles occurs in 80% of patients. It is characterized by tightness, pain in the lower back, buttocks and hips, and limited mobility.

Manual therapy is used as treatment ( different types massage), acupuncture, apitherapy, physical therapy.

Intervertebral ligament sprain

Sprained intervertebral ligaments are characterized by sharp pain in the lower back on the right side, limited mobility, and inability to bend down due to severe pain. This condition occurs due to overload of the spine and improper distribution of the load during exercise. physical exercise. Treatment for this condition is quite simple. It includes providing rest to the patient for 2-3 days: restriction of mobility, any physical activity is contraindicated. It is also helpful to apply ice to the injured area on the first day of diagnosis.

Inflammatory diseases of internal organs

If the right side of the lower back hurts, this may be due to diseases of the internal organs located in this area.

Due to inflammation of internal organs, pain can radiate to the right side and lower back.

Intestines

The inflammatory process in the intestines is accompanied by stabbing or cutting pain in the abdomen, lower back, right side, abnormal bowel movements, and elevated body temperature. A gastroentrologist diagnoses and treats the disease. Diagnosis is carried out through clinical tests.

Treatment is carried out with medications, anti-inflammatory drugs, medications that improve the condition of the digestive system, and analgesics.

Right kidney

Lower back pain on the right side may indicate inflammation or prolapse of the right kidney. This process is accompanied by a nagging pain, noticeable in the morning and after physical activity, and pain when urinating. If these symptoms are present, you should contact a urologist. Diagnosis is carried out using clinical tests, palpation, and ultrasound of the kidneys. Treatment is prescribed depending on the test results.

It consists of anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics, and kidney teas.

Liver

If liver diseases occur, the localization of pain is on the right under the ribs. However, it can radiate to the right side and lower back. This disease is accompanied by yellowing of the skin, heaviness in the liver area, pain, and indigestion. Diagnosis is carried out by a gastroenterologist or hepatologist (specializing only in liver diseases). For diagnosis, ultrasound of the liver and digestive system and clinical tests are prescribed. For inflammatory processes, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, and analgesics are used as treatment. Drugs are also used to restore the liver.

A diet is required.

Gallbladder

When the right hypochondrium, as well as the right side and lower back, hurt, this may indicate the presence of gallbladder diseases. They are also accompanied by a feeling of bitterness in the mouth, loss of appetite, weight loss, nausea, and vomiting bile. A gastroenterologist diagnoses and treats gallbladder diseases. Surgeon intervention may be required.

To identify cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder), an ultrasound of the abdominal organs, a bile culture test, and an x-ray of the gallbladder and biliary tract are required. Treatment includes biliary medications, anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics.

Diet adherence is mandatory.

Right ovary

The characteristic pain in the right side behind the lumbar region can be caused by inflammation of the right ovary. This disease is accompanied by pain on the right lower front, during sexual intercourse and physical activity, and discomfort when urinating. If you have these symptoms, you should immediately contact a gynecologist. To make a correct diagnosis, an ultrasound of the pelvic organs and general clinical tests are prescribed. Treatment is carried out using medications: drugs (tablets, intramuscular injections, vaginal suppositories), immunomodulators.

Complications of this disease can lead to infertility and chronic diseases of the genitourinary system.

In what cases should you immediately consult a doctor?

The lower back on the right may hurt various reasons. Some may indicate the presence of serious diseases, others may disappear naturally. If a sharp pain occurs, which was preceded by a bruise, injury, or overload of the lower back, then do not panic, such pain will pass over time. In this case, you need to stick to bed rest and not put stress on your lower back.

If the pain does not go away within a few days, consult a traumatologist.

In other cases, you should immediately consult a doctor, since acute, cutting, dull or other types of pain may indicate the presence of pathologies of the musculoskeletal system or internal organs. A timely visit to a doctor will help identify the disease at an early stage and avoid complications.

First aid

In cases where the right side of the back hurts, you need to take urgent measures before going to the doctor. First, you need to relieve the pain syndrome; analgesics (, etc.) will help with this. You can also apply folk remedies: applying a cold cabbage leaf, ice, in cases where you are sure that the cause of the discomfort is a sprain or injury.

Under no circumstances should you warm up the sore spot.

Conclusion

Lower back pain on the right indicates changes in the body - both serious and minor. Under no circumstances should you ignore it and you should immediately consult a doctor. After analyzing the type of pain, you can go to the appropriate specialist or visit a therapist who will give a referral. Treatment must be carried out strictly in accordance with the diagnosis and doctor's prescription.

Don't self-medicate!

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Back pain, especially around the waist, is a widespread phenomenon. They affect almost all segments of the population, regardless of gender and age. Pain in the lower back on the right appears suddenly, for no apparent reason, and sometimes it torments for a long time. This phenomenon is well known to completely healthy people, but more often it is characteristic of those who have serious diseases in their bodies.

Risk factors

Lower back pain on the right side is caused by disorders occurring in the spine, as well as pathological processes occurring in internal organs, often not associated with this part of the body. Back pain in the lumbar region is caused by problems with the liver, gastrointestinal tract, etc.

When the syndrome is caused by pathological changes in the internal organs, it appears together with symptoms that can indicate a specific disease. Thus, the inflammatory process is accompanied by an increase in body temperature, disruptions in the gastrointestinal tract, liver and kidneys lead to nausea and vomiting.

You should know! If you experience pain in the lumbar region, especially of a long-term or systemic nature, you should not try to diagnose and treat this phenomenon yourself; only a specialist can make a specific conclusion.

The right side of the lower back hurts most often due to the following problems:

  • Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine. In this case, pain occurs when a person coughs, sneezes, laughs, makes a sudden movement or is in an uncomfortable position for the body.
  • Pinched nerve. It is characterized by acute pain in the lower back, radiating to the legs and limiting the mobility of the back.
  • Spondylosis. It provokes sudden pain in the right side of the lower back if a person bends forward and lies on his left side, as well as with long-term immobility of the body.
  • Lumbar spondylosis. It is characterized by severe pain in the lumbar region, which goes away when lying on the left side and is relieved by bending forward.
  • Osteomelit. Damage to the bone and soft tissues of the spine caused by a purulent-necrotic process affecting bone and soft tissues causes pain in the lumbar region.
  • Tumors of the lumbar spine.

Reasons for pain in the right side and lower back include appendicitis and right-sided pneumonia, inflammation of the gallbladder, and kidney disease. These pathologies are dangerous not only to health, but also to life.

If you have lower back pain on the right side, inflammation of the appendix (appendix) cannot be ruled out.

The causes of lower back pain lie in all kinds of back injuries caused by falls, bruises, and blows. Usually the symptom is observed immediately after these events, accompanied by sharp pain that gradually subsides.

Species

Each type of pain in the right side of the lower back is characterized by characteristic features which may indicate the cause of the syndrome:

  • Spicy. Accompanies shocks, falls, sudden body movements and increased stress. It can be caused by hypothermia. Even if this syndrome was short-lived, it is advisable to conduct an examination at a medical institution.
  • Temporary. Characteristic for physical overexertion or long stay bodies in one position. It subsides on its own or is relieved with painkillers.
  • Long lasting. Indicates the presence of a serious pathology in the body and requires urgent medical attention.
  • Aching. Is one of accompanying symptoms osteomelitis, which requires careful diagnosis. Pain often accompanies degenerative processes in the lumbar spine and informs about osteochondrosis and spondyloarthrosis.
  • Pulling. Possible with hepatitis and hepatomegaly. Considering the danger of these diseases, immediate examination becomes extremely necessary.

Localization differences

Back pain on the right differs not only in nature and duration. An important indicator of this disease is their localization.

Above the waist

If the pain syndrome manifests itself on the right and above the lower back, pathologies in the abdominal organs cannot be ruled out. The organs of the gastrointestinal tract, excretory and reproductive systems are subject to diagnosis.


If the right side hurts above the lower back, you should pay attention to possible pathological processes in the gastrointestinal tract

Lower lumbar region

Lower back pain on the right side is a consequence of injuries and inflammatory processes. It can also signal appendicitis. When it radiates to the buttock and right leg, this indicates that the nerve roots located in the lower lumbar region are affected. The symptom, which appears on the right side below the lower back, is caused by overexertion caused by physical activity.

Pay attention! A wide range of causes for this phenomenon is a reason for a mandatory visit to a medical facility.

Age dependent

Right lumbar pain affects no age group.

In children

When a child has back pain in the lumbar region on the right, he should be mandatory show to the doctor. The syndrome can be caused by several factors:

  • Overexertion and fatigue. Being constantly on the move, children are often subject to falls and injuries. High activity leads to spinal fatigue. Heavy school backpacks and briefcases, worn day after day, are addictive and contribute to incorrect posture, resulting in pain in the right side of the lumbar region of the back. The same factor can manifest itself as a result of constantly sitting at the computer and using too much soft bed.
  • Food. An insufficient and inadequate diet does not ensure normal skeletal formation, which leads to osteoporosis.
  • Inflammation. The syndrome manifests itself if the spine has undergone an inflammatory process. In this case, pain gradually begins to radiate to the lower extremities, and a change in posture occurs.
  • Intestinal diseases. Pain in the right side of the back is accompanied by impaired appetite, digestion and stool.
  • Inflammation of the kidneys and bladder. The syndrome can manifest itself on any side of the lower back. At the same time, painful urination, a change in the color of urine and an increase in body temperature are observed.


Low back pain in childhood is a particularly alarming sign

Lower back pain on the right side is often observed in teenage girls before and during menstruation, as well as in children suffering from the flu.

Important! If a child, along with pain in the right side of the lower back, has a stomach ache in the navel area or below, it is necessary to immediately call ambulance, since these symptoms indicate acute appendicitis.

In old age

Lumbar pain on the right in older people is a consequence of age-related changes affecting the spine. Often the syndrome is caused by osteoporosis. It can also be caused by diabetes, gout and metabolic disorders.


In addition to a whole bunch of diseases, older people often have to endure unbearable pain in the right side of the lower back

Gender dependent

Although all people are susceptible to lumbar pain on the right side, the causes of its occurrence often depend on gender.

In men

When lower back pain on the right in men is not justified by disorders in the spinal region, there is damage to the internal organs. The syndrome in its acute form informs about the presence of pathologies affecting the prostate gland. The same symptom manifests itself in the formation of benign hyperplasia, as well as inflammation of the prostate. The pain radiates to the lower extremities, accompanied by discomfort in the groin area, frequent and difficult urination.

Aching, nagging pain in the lower back on the right in males is a consequence of pathological processes affecting the prostate, ureters and testes. The syndrome is observed in the following cases:

  • for inflammation;
  • dropsy;
  • urethritis;
  • cancerous tumors;
  • dilation of veins in the testicles, etc.

At the same time, not only does the right side hurt and radiate to the lower back. There may be disturbances in urination and bowel movements, as well as a noticeable deterioration in sexual function. All these symptoms are a reason to immediately contact a specialist.

In women

Pain in the sides of females also has its own characteristics. If a woman has lower back pain on the right side, it is possible that her reproductive system has undergone an inflammatory process. In addition, it happens that pain in the right side of the waist in women appears due to diseased ovaries, cysts or organs located in the pelvis.


In addition to general causes, in the weaker sex, lower back pain is often associated with characteristics female body

Factors when a woman has back pain closer to the lower back are often excess weight. The spine of obese women is constantly exposed to excessive stress, becomes deformed and becomes the cause of this syndrome.

There is no universal recipe for eliminating lower back pain on the right. The treatment regimen is established by the attending physician on an individual basis, depending on the diagnosed disease that caused negative sensations.

It is quite difficult to completely avoid lower back pain, but it is still possible to reduce the risk of this phenomenon. To do this, it is necessary to optimally load the spine, eliminate a sedentary lifestyle and excess weight, lead healthy image life and visit your doctor regularly.

Every day we experience various loads on our backs and often feel pain in the lower back on the right side - the causes of this ailment can be completely different. Doctors note that the most common problems are with the genitourinary system, which cause such a complication. This is followed by kidney and intestinal diseases, hernias, as well as pathological processes in the spine itself.

Of course, pain in the lower back can be caused by a dozen diseases and disorders, and only a specialist can make the correct diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment. In case of discomfort and unpleasant sensations in the lower back, you should contact the following doctors:

  • orthopedist;
  • urologist;
  • gynecologist;
  • surgeon;
  • neurologist;
  • traumatologist.

To get the correct diagnosis, be prepared to visit a radiologist's office, conduct a CT scan and other examinations. Do not ignore your doctor's orders, because you can harm the body through inaction.

Types of pain

Character pain can be different, and it helps to make a correct diagnosis, since many ailments have their own individual symptoms:

  • Dull, aching or nagging pain is often an indicator of a chronic disease in an advanced form. It may also be a sure sign of spondyloarthrosis;
  • sharp and unbearable pain or cutting and burning pain is a clear sign of a lumbago. A lumbago can occur after an intense massage or severe hypothermia, and even after taking a shower. Unpleasant sensations intensify when coughing, bending, deep breaths and other movements.

What can cause pain in the right side

Lower back pain on the right side can be caused by various pathologies and ailments, among which there are several of the most common. They all have different origins, and they also differentiate the causes of such ailments. Because of this It is impossible to make an accurate diagnosis based only on sensations, since they all have one common symptom - pain on the right side of the lower back.

Osteochondrosis of the lumbar region

Most spinal diseases have similar symptoms, making diagnosis difficult. But if a patient comes with a complaint that pain in the right side radiates to the lower back, then there is a high probability of lumbar osteochondrosis. Symptoms directly depend on which part of the spine is affected.

Most often, the patient experiences stiffness of movement, shooting pain, pain radiating to the groin or legs. These signs appear after exercise, staying in one position for a long time, or during sudden movements and stress.

Spinal injuries

Back pain in the lower back on the right may be a consequence of a previous injury. For the most part, it occurs in athletes and occurs as a result of improperly performed exercises or uneven distribution of the load on the back muscles.

Pain may indicate vertebral displacement or soft tissue rupture. In this case, you are recommended to consult a doctor to determine the diagnosis. A prerequisite in this case will be a visit to a radiologist.

Gynecological diseases

Various female diseases can cause and provoke lower back pain on the right side. There is a large complex of ailments that can cause this: endometriosis, uterine fibroids, painful menstruation, adnexitis, kidney disease and many others. An accurate diagnosis can only be made by the attending physician after a full examination and verification of all tests.

Also, pain in the lower back on the sides can be observed if a woman is in a sitting position for a long time, due to hypothermia, or problems with overweight. In addition, girls discomfort may occur due to the development of osteoporosis or after careless, and most importantly sudden movements during exercise.

Radiculitis

With age, back problems begin to bother you more and more often, and a sharp pain in the lower back on the right sometimes strikes completely unexpectedly. This occurs due to radiculitis. Unpleasant sensations can radiate to the gluteal muscles and legs, and the person loses the ability to move, the pain is so severe. The cause of such a lumbago is usually a sudden movement or an attempt to lift a heavy object.

Pregnancy

A girl feels a nagging pain in the lower back on the right during pregnancy. The reason is that the load on the spine increases and the abdominal muscles weaken and stretch. Most often, pain begins in the sixth month of pregnancy.

Discomfort can be felt even in the legs and increases with any physical activity. Walking for a long time or simply standing can also cause discomfort.

It is important to make sure that unpleasant sensations do not bother the pregnant girl too much. In such cases, your doctor usually recommends eating foods high in calcium and reducing your daily exercise.

Lumbar spondyloarthrosis

Often, aching pain in the lower back on the right appears as a result of spondyloarthrosis of the spine, especially the lumbar region. This disease mainly occurs in older and retired people. However, in rare cases it can occur in people over twenty-five years of age. With this disease, dystrophic changes occur in the joints themselves. The cartilage becomes thinner, thereby deteriorating its elasticity, and bone growths appear.

The main causes of the appearance and development of spondyloarthrosis are congenital defects of the spine or various injuries. Experts also consider factors contributing to the development of the disease: long stay in a sitting position, metabolic disorders, unbalanced physical activity, flat feet.

With spondyloarthrosis, patients often complain of aching pain in the lower back, which shoots into the buttocks and thighs. It is not a one-time event and will be repeated regularly until the medical care. Unpleasant sensations may intensify if you move your body sideways and backwards, or if you stay in the same position for a long time. Usually the pain goes away if you stretch the joints well.

Pain in men in the lumbar region

Acute pain in the lower back on the right side of a man can be a sign of various pathologies of the prostate gland. The cause may be either the formation of benign hyperplasia and prostatitis, or a malignant tumor.

Unpleasant sensations are observed in the groin area and lower back, and also radiate to the genitals and legs. In addition, patients suffer from frequent and difficult urination.

Renal colic

There is a lumen in the human ureter, which, if a stone gets into it, can cause discomfort. This phenomenon is called renal colic. Dull pain in the lower back on the right is a clear symptom of this attack. It can be caused by fast walking, heavy lifting, or strong shaking, but there are cases of its manifestation in a state of complete rest.

Experts identify a wide range of symptoms that accompany this attack: sharp pain according to the type of contractions to the left or right of the spine, which radiates to the groin, leg or stomach. Weakness and nausea, a feeling of dry mouth and even hiccups begin. The patient tries to find a position that will be comfortable, holding his side, but this does not reduce the discomfort.

Pyelonephritis

Pyelonephritis is an infectious disease that occurs due to harmful microorganisms entering the kidneys from the blood or bladder.

It affects the kidney and pyelocaliceal system. The disease is accompanied by the following symptoms: fever, headache, chills, fever, sweating.

Acute pyelonephritis also causes pain when urinating, and blood and pus appear in the urine. If medical assistance is not provided in time, the disease may progress to the chronic stage. The patient experiences weakness, decreased appetite, pale skin and a puffy face.

Low back pain can bother absolutely everyone. It can be caused by both injuries and various ailments. They affect the patient’s joints, internal organs and greatly affect our daily life. Attempts to independently diagnose and treat can only lead to disastrous results.

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