The first step is to define what is meant by the right side. The word “side,” which comes from the Latin word “costatus” (having ribs), refers to “the two lateral parts of the human body, located between the chest, back, armpits and ribs,” according to the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy. It therefore refers to “the anatomical regions of the thorax and abdomen,” Miguel-Carrera explains.
The causes of pain in these areas of the body can range from “mild to very serious or even life-threatening.” That’s why, according to the family doctor, “proper evaluation by a doctor is paramount.”
