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Everything you need to know about Abdominal Pain




 Introduction:

➡Abdominal pain can be felt anywhere between thorax ( chest ) and pelvis. Pain could be mild, moderate or severe. It may be dull or acute.
➡Almost everyone has experienced abdominal pain, one time or other. Most of the time, stomach pain is not serious, but severe abdominal pain is a cause of concern. If pain starts suddenly and unexpectedly, it should be regarded as an emergency, and investigated accordingly.
Symptoms:
Pain in abdomen can be of various intensities and nature. It can be:
➡Sharp, stabbing cramp like pain
➡Brief pain that may come or go
➡Pain associated with vomiting
Various conditions are associated with abdominal pain . Causes of abdominal pain include:
➡Constipation
➡Irritable bowel syndrome
➡Food allergy
➡Food poisoning
➡Menstrual pain
Sudden, severe abdominal pain:
➡Abdominal infection
➡Appendicitis
➡A perforated peptic ulcer
➡Gallstones
➡Kidney stones
➡Diverticulitis : Inflammation of small pouches that are part of the bowel
Other common causes in adults are:
➡Irritable bowel syndrome
➡Crohn's disease
➡Urinary tract infection
➡Long term Peptic ulcer
➡Constipation
➡Heartburn and acid reflux
Common Causes in children
➡Constipation
➡Urinary tract Infection
➡Anxiety
➡Heartburn and acid reflux

Diagnosis:
Generally abdominal pain goes with time, but if the pain does not subside, then one should seek medical help:
➡Abdominal discomfort that lasts 1 week or longer
➡Abdominal pain that does not improve in 24 - 48 hours, or becomes more severe and frequent and occurs with nausea and vomiting
➡Bloating that persists for more than 2 days
➡Burning sensation or increase in frequency on urination
➡Diarrhoea for more than 5 days
➡Fever (over 100°F for adults or 100.4°F for children) with pain
➡Prolonged poor appetite
➡Prolonged vaginal bleeding
➡Unexplained weight loss

Management:
Generally, treatment for abdominal pain depends upon its cause.
➡Treatment usually is with medications for inflammation of
➡Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
or Ulcers
➡Use antibiotics in case of infections
➡Modify your eating habits
➡Surgical treatment is indicated in conditions like appendicitis
or hernia (inguinal and umbilical)
Seek doctors advice before going in for any treatment.
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