Many at least once in their lives felt a tingling sensation when walking. Sensations arise in the right or left hypochondrium. Furthermore, both people with a low level of fitness and professional athletes face such discomfort. As a rule, it is formed after eating or during physical activity. Feelings can appear when you have to speed up the pace.
In addition to spasm due to insufficient blood supply to the diaphragm, there are many reasons. Some of them can be dangerous for human health.
The nature of pain
In order to assess pain, it is necessary to correctly determine its nature. It can be aching, dull, constant, sudden, shooting, throbbing. Sharp pain can indicate serious problems with internal organs. This requires urgent medical attention.
Also, an unpleasant sensation is reflected when the discomfort is not felt at the location of the affected organ, but is transmitted to other parts.
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Causes of pain
Head of the Center for Personalized Medicine, General Practitioner, Cardiologist, Geriatrician, FSCC FMBA of Russia
The most common cause of flank pain when walking is inadequate breathing. It leads to a spasm of the diaphragm, which causes a sharp, stabbing sensation.
It can also be due to insufficient blood circulation in the abdominal muscles. When walking, especially with significant physical exertion, blood is concentrated in the legs. Due to this, there is a lack of blood supply to other parts of the body, including the muscles of the abdominal cavity.
The appearance of dull aching pain indicates damage or overstrain of the ligaments and muscles of the abdominal cavity. This can be especially apparent when performing sudden movements or in the absence of a pre-workout warm-up and warm-up.
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In rare cases, the cause may be problems with internal organs. For example, diseases of the liver, bile ducts, or gallbladder cause flank pain during exercise. In addition, appendicitis, intestinal infections or bladder problems have similar symptoms. With serious diseases, the pain will be constant and intensify.
Constipation, irritation of the stomach or inflammation of the pancreas also respond with pain in the side when walking. But they are often accompanied by additional symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, vomiting, or changes in stool.
In some cases, it is the result of stress or anxiety affecting the skin, muscles, and nerves, causing pain.
It must be borne in mind that pain in the side when walking can be caused by other parts of the body. So, problems with the kidneys or back can cause pain that spreads to the lateral region during exercise.
What to do with the pain?
If you experience discomfort while walking, stop and take a break. Allow your body to rest and restore normal function.
Try changing your posture or body position as you move. For example, slowly lean forward, press your arms to your sides, or try to stretch. Be sure to pay attention to your breathing. Focus on taking a deep breath in through your nose and out through your mouth. This will help relax the diaphragm and relieve spasms.
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When you start a new physical activity or increase the intensity of your workouts, it’s important to do it gradually. Allow your body to adapt to the new loads in order to avoid overstrain and pain in the side.
Before starting physical activity, do a warm-up and warm-up. This will help prepare the muscles and joints for exercise, improve blood circulation, and reduce the risk of flank pain.
Do not go in for active sports immediately after eating.
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When should I see a doctor?
If the pain is mild and goes away on its own after a while, there is no need to see a doctor. However, if the pain occurs regularly, does not go away within a few days, or is accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, vomiting, or blood in the urine, it is worth seeking immediate medical attention and diagnosis.
Diagnosis
Tests may vary depending on the symptoms and the suspected diagnosis. First, the specialist will perform a physical examination, including an assessment of pressure, pulse, and pain location. The abdomen may also be palpated to look for signs of possible problems with the internal organs. Additional procedures include blood and urine tests, ultrasound, and gastroscopy.
Which doctor should I contact?
The specialist should be selected depending on the location of the pain. It can be under the ribs, in the pelvic area, in the lower back. Women with pulling pain in the abdomen should see a gynecologist.
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In all other cases, you can make an appointment with a therapist. He will send for the investigation. As a rule, in the analysis of urine and blood. Also, based on the results, the doctor will refer you to a specific specialist (nephrologist, neurologist, or gastroenterologist).
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