HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Pain While Laying On Bed On Right Side?

I am a 45 y/o F and 25 years ago i had a complete removal of my large intestines from UColitis. 3 surgeries later im reconnected : current health problems are HP managed cured Hep C ( no elevated white cells in over 11years. ) My problem currently is a Sloshing feeling while trying to lay in bed mostly on right side. Its so intense i have to sit up while waiting for the pain to slowly adjust. It happens while im sleeping but it also happen s if i lay down to quickly. It feels like my guts are twisting? I also throw up sometimes from it.
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted your history. To recapitulate: Female/45 - has ulcerative colitis and hence all the colon is removed - has 3 more surgeries before you were reconnected. cured hepatitis C. Current problems of sloshing feeling while laying on right side in bed, it is intense that you have to sit up, Also happens if you lay down quickly.
The most probable cause is either at the level of spine causing neuropathy or nerve root compression in a particular position or may be a fractured rib with painful callous or so on.
This can be confirmed by:
CT scan of the chest and with a marker on the painful area and MRI of the spine if required on a clinical examination.
This will give the diagnosis and a plan for a proper treatment.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Pain While Laying On Bed On Right Side?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted your history. To recapitulate: Female/45 - has ulcerative colitis and hence all the colon is removed - has 3 more surgeries before you were reconnected. cured hepatitis C. Current problems of sloshing feeling while laying on right side in bed, it is intense that you have to sit up, Also happens if you lay down quickly. The most probable cause is either at the level of spine causing neuropathy or nerve root compression in a particular position or may be a fractured rib with painful callous or so on. This can be confirmed by: CT scan of the chest and with a marker on the painful area and MRI of the spine if required on a clinical examination. This will give the diagnosis and a plan for a proper treatment.