Treatment Options
Depending on the cause of right upper quadrant pain, there are many treatment options available. These include:
– Antacids: to neutralize the acid in the stomach
– Painkillers: to alleviate discomfort and pain
– Antibiotics: to eliminate bacteria causing the infection
– Medications like acid blockers or proton pump inhibitors to reduce intestine or stomach acid
– Surgical procedures to remove a tumor or stones
– Cancer treatments like immunotherapy, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy[8]