Abdominal Pain: Treatments-Causes and Symptoms.

 What is Abdominal Pain?

Less serious causes of abdominal pain include constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, food allergies, lactose intolerance, food poisoning, and a stomach virus. Other, more serious, causes include appendicitis, an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a bowel blockage, cancer, and gastroesophageal reflux.

Abdominal pain refers to cramping, dull ache, or a sharp, burning, or twisting pain in the tummy (abdomen). Abdominal pain is also called stomach, belly, gut, or stomach pain.

The abdomen contains the major organs such as the stomach, large and small intestines, appendix, gallbladder, spleen, kidneys, and pancreas. The largest artery and vein in the body are also in the abdomen.

Abdominal pain can be very serious, but most abdominal pain is caused by a minor upset or stomach “bug” and does not last long. Minor abdominal pain is very common, and people may experience an upset stomach or cramping every few months. You can usually treat abdominal pain yourself and it will go away within a few days.

Localized pain is defined in one area of ​​the abdomen. This type of pain is usually caused by a problem in a particular organ. Stomach ulcers (open sores on the inner lining of the abdomen) are the most common cause of localized pain.

Cramping-like pain may be associated with diarrhea, constipation, bloating, or gas. In women, it can be connected with menstruation, miscarriage, or reproductive complications. This pain comes and goes, and may go away on its own without treatment.

Colonic pain is a symptom of more serious conditions, such as gallstones or kidney stones. This pain comes on suddenly and can look like a severe muscle spasm.

Causes:

Abdominal pain can be caused by many conditions. However, the major causes are infection, abnormal growths, inflammation, blockage, and intestinal disturbances.

Infections of the throat, guts, and blood can cause bacteria to enter the digestive tract, causing abdominal pain. These infections can also lead to changes in metabolism, like diarrhea or constipation.

Cramps related to menstruation are also a potential source of lower abdominal pain, but they are commonly known to cause pelvic pain.

Other common causes of abdominal pain include:

constipation

diarrhea

gastroenteritis

acid reflux

vomiting

stress

Chronic abdominal pain is also caused by diseases that affect the digestive system. The most common are:

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

irritable bowel syndrome or spastic colon

Crohn's disease

Lactose intolerance

Causes of severe abdominal pain include:

organ rupture or near-rupture (like a burst appendix or appendicitis)

gallbladder stones

kidney stones

kidney infection's 

WHO IS AT RISK?

Anyone can have abdominal discomfort attributed to a number of causes. Age and history typically help your healthcare professional arrive at a diagnosis. It is important to be evaluated by a physician to eliminate any potential life threats and to help you understand from where your discomfort may be coming.

Tests for abdominal pain

Your doctor may order urine, blood and stool tests. Imaging tests are also helpful for detecting abnormalities inside your gastrointestinal system and other organs. These tests may include X-rays, CT scan, ultrasound, barium enema or endoscopy.

SYMPTOMS

Stabbing pain, cramping or a dull ache in the abdomen, occasionally alternating

Vague pain in the middle of the belly extending toward the right hip (appendicitis)

Nausea might result from the severity of the pain

Vomiting in some cases might relieve the pain

Extreme discomfort, restlessness

A child might look pale, refuse to eat or drink or play

Fever does not always indicate a serious problem, but might play a role

Groin pain in males or females might come from a blood supply issue in the testicles or ovaries

Urinary problems might indicate an infection is present

Diarrhea commonly indicates the presence of a virus.

Abdominal pain treatment

Depending on the cause of your abdominal pain, your doctor may prescribe medication such as antacids, acetaminophen or other over-the-counter medicines. Stay away from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) because they can irritate the stomach. Some conditions also may benefit from prescription medication.

If testing shows your pain is related to gastrointestinal conditions such as gallstones, kidney stones, duct or intestinal blockage or appendicitis, you may need surgery. Female reproductive issues such as ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids or blocked fallopian tubes may also require surgery.

Ways to prevent abdominal pain

Some abdominal pain is unavoidable because it’s a symptom of a serious medical condition that’s developed over time. But when that’s not the case, and you know your pain is related to eating or physical activity, you can take steps to prevent it in the future.

Change your eating habits.

Your eating style may effected On Your abdominal pain. 

Eat more slowly

Take smaller bites

Have several small meals throughout the day instead of one or two large meals.

Avoid eating things that upset your stomach such as spicy foods, dairy products or foods that cause gas. 

Drink plenty of clear fluids, especially if you’re prone to urinary tract infGeneralized pain -- This means that you feel it in more than half of your belly. ...

Generalized Pain..-- This means that you feel it in more than half of your belly. ...

Localized pain -- This is pain found in only one area of your belly. ...

Cramp-like pain -- This type of pain is not serious most of the time. ...

Colicky pain -- This type of pain comes in waves.ections, constipation or kidney stones. 

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