10 Common Causes of Right Side Pain
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Ovarian Cyst
An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac in or on the ovary. They often are asymptomatic but can cause sharp or dull intermittent abdominal pain on the side of the affected ovary, especially when they become large. Other possible symptoms include weight gain, breast tenderness, frequent urination and pain during intercourse.
Ovarian cysts often resolve without treatment, but if they grow larger, look unusual on an ultrasound or cause pain, they may require surgical removal. An ovarian cyst sometimes ruptures, requiring immediate medical care.7‘Ovarian Cysts.’ Womenshealth.gov, 1 Apr. 2019, www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/ovarian-cysts
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