Causes And Treatment For Abdominal Pain

By Jason Gray


Pain may at times occur in the stomach, lower abdomen, or upper abdomen. This is what medical specialists called abdominal pain and many people experience it once or severally in a lifetime. It occurs at different times among individuals. Causes range from minor reasons such as digestion problems to cancer and other life-threatening conditions. Seeking medical help soonest is advised when one notices this problem. Aching in the abdomen is usually an indication of another deep-seated problem that must be corrected to end the discomfort.

Factors that cause pain in the abdomen are many and diverse. Most of them are disease which include gallbladder disease, ulcers, cancers, food poisoning, diverticulitis, vascular problems, and appendicitis. STDs, fibroids, cysts and other female illnesses are also key causes. In some cases, pregnancy may also cause the problem in some women. The discomfort should stop when one gives birth. They are irregular and occur frequently. Physical trauma can also cause the problem in certain cases.

Different people experience the pains in different ways. The characteristics are dependent on cause and other factors such as health and condition. The aching may be dull, piercing, knifelike, cramp-like, twisting, sharp, or stabbing. The level of frequency and how severe the discomfort also vary widely.

The Pains last for varying amounts of time. In some situations, it comes for a short while before disappearing whereas in others, the aching may take hours or days before disappearing. The intensity may remain constant or may reduce with time. One is advised to maintain a record of the characteristics of the aching because it comes in handy during diagnosis. The doctor partly relies on what the patient has to say to diagnose the problem and treat it.

The aching may occur on its own or may be triggered by some event. Sometimes it is worsened or relieved by specific events. Some of the events that may worsen or relieve the discomfort include vomiting, lying down, standing, bowel movement, eating water, and running. Common position where the aching occur in include lower left or right side, upper left or right side, middle, lower, or upper side. Usually, the location is a good indicator of the cause.

Discomfort in the abdomen can come about as a problem in a very different part of the body. An example of such is when the problem is caused by certain kinds of pneumonias and heart attacks. Shingles and many other forms of rashes on the skins also result in the problem. Surprising enough, one may suffer from pain their abdomen if they are bitten by the black widow spider.

Doctors do a diagnosis through a combination of approaches, which include understanding history, physical examination, and testing. X-ray and blood testing are some of the diagnostic tests used. Doctors start diagnostic procedures by asking patients several questions about how they feel. They then proceed to perform a physical examination.

The cause of the pain is one of the major factors based upon to determine treatment. There are many treatment options for treatment which include surgery, observation, endoscopy, and medication. When treatment is began early, chances of management are increased.




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