What Causes One-Sided Waist and Abdominal Pain in a 38-Year-Old Adult?

Hello,

We understand that having pain on one side of your waist and abdomen can be uncomfortable and worrying. At the age of 38, this pain may occur due to several reasons, such as kidney stones, a urine infection, muscle strain, gas, constipation, or other abdominal problems. The exact cause depends on where the pain is located, how severe it is, and whether you have other symptoms.

What could be causing your pain?

• Kidney stones: These can cause sharp pain on one side of the waist or back that may spread towards the lower abdomen or groin. You may also experience nausea, vomiting, or blood in your urine.
• Urine infection: A urinary tract infection may cause lower abdominal pain, burning while urinating, or frequent urination.
• Muscle strain: Lifting heavy objects, exercising, or sitting in an uncomfortable position can cause pain around the waist.
• Gas or constipation: Digestive problems can cause abdominal discomfort, bloating, and difficulty passing stools.
• Other abdominal conditions: Problems involving the appendix or intestines can also cause one-sided pain. The location and associated symptoms help the doctor identify the cause.

What should you do now?

• If the pain is mild, rest and avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise.
• Drink water normally, unless a doctor has advised you to limit fluids. Do not force yourself to drink excessive amounts of water.
• Eat light meals and notice whether you have constipation, bloating, or changes in urination.
• Avoid taking antibiotics or strong painkillers without medical advice.
• Arrange a medical check-up if the pain continues, returns repeatedly, or does not improve. A doctor may recommend urine tests, blood tests, or an ultrasound depending on your symptoms.

Seek emergency medical care if you have sudden or severe pain, worsening abdominal pain, fever with chills, repeated vomiting, blood in your urine, difficulty passing urine, fainting, or a hard or swollen abdomen. Severe pain in the lower right abdomen also needs urgent assessment. Do not rely on home remedies if these symptoms occur.

Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Muscle pain may improve with rest, while a urine infection may require prescribed antibiotics. Kidney stones may need pain management and, in some cases, a procedure. Digestive problems require different treatment. A medical examination is important to determine which treatment is right for you.

Wishing you and your family good health always.
Warm regards,
Team HexaHealth