There are many reasons for stomach pain in today’s living environment. Eating habits, lifestyle, and disorders of the organs in the stomach are the main reasons. As doctors, we see more and more patients suffering from stomach pain every day.?
Why do I get stomach pain?
Are all stomach pains dangerous?
Abdominal pain is pain in the abdominal area between the rib cage and the pelvis. The pain can be mild, severe, or aching. The pain can vary depending on the nature of the problem, as it affects the important organs inside the abdomen, such as the stomach, gallbladder, appendix, kidneys, pancreas, liver, spleen, and intestines (small and large intestines).
Why does stomach ache occur?
Stomach pain can be caused by stomach ulcers, gallstones, appendicitis, inflammation of organs, intestinal diseases, tumors, and blockages. Stomach pain can also be caused by infections in the stomach and intestines caused by viruses, bacteria (Abdominal Tuberculosis), (Amoebiasis Giardiasis), and intestinal worms.
Eating out frequently, not eating on time, eating foods high in spices and oil, and eating junk food and bakery products can also cause stomach pain. Children usually experience pain due to intestinal worms, appendicitis, constipation, intestinal obstruction, and stomach ulcers and diarrhea. If you have previously had surgery on your stomach, there is a high chance that the intestines or fatty tissue in your stomach will stick to the stomach (adhesions). This can also cause stomach pain.
Types of stomach pain
There are many types of abdominal pain. It varies depending on where it occurs. Localized Pain is moderate to severe pain in a single location. It is caused by disorders in the organs in that specific location. Most often, such pain is caused by stomach ulcers, appendicitis, gallstones and inflammation, and kidney stones.
Crampy or pulling pain can be caused by indigestion, bloating, constipation, and also by menstrual cramps, miscarriage, and uterine disorders. Colicky Pain is a squeezing pain caused by gallstones and kidney stones, and intestinal obstruction.
Generalized Pain is pain that occurs throughout the abdomen. This type of pain can be caused by intestinal obstruction, perforation, advanced pancreatitis, appendicitis, and cholecystitis, and diarrhea.
Upper abdomen
Pain in the upper abdomen is often caused by peptic ulcer, indigestion, gallstones, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, and a lung disease called pneumonia. Pneumonia is caused by lung disease, kidney stones, and liver abscesses and hepatitis.
Pain in the right upper abdomen
Pain in the right upper abdomen is usually caused by gallstones and inflammation, peptic ulcer, ureteral stone (right side), and kidney stone. Pain in the lower abdomen is often caused by appendicitis, hernia, ectopic pregnancy, urinary tract infection, cystitis, IBS, inflammatory bowel disease, and urinary tract stones. Pain in the right lower abdomen is usually caused by appendicitis, hernia, Crohn’s disease, ileocaecal TB, colon ulcer, and urinary tract stone obstruction.
When to see a doctor
Most mild stomach pain can be resolved without medication and through diet.
However, if you experience the following symptoms, it is best to consult a doctor for appropriate tests and treatment.
If stomach pain persists for more than 24 hours, if there is vomiting or nausea, if there is chronic constipation, if there is fever, loss of appetite, or if there is significant weight loss, it is best to consult a doctor immediately and seek proper treatment.
How to know the causes of stomach pain?
The cause of stomach pain can be determined by doing some tests and pressing on the stomach. You can do tests such as ultrasound, CT scan, MRI scan, X-ray, etc., as needed. Through these tests, you can find out the damage to the organs that are causing the stomach pain, such as stones (gallbladder, kidney), appendicitis, pancreatitis, tumors, intestinal and uterine tumors. Through a test called endoscopy, you can find out about esophageal ulcers, stomach ulcers, and cancer.
A colonoscopy is a test that examines the entire colon and can detect intestinal ulcers, inflammation, rectal ulcers, and colon cancer. Blood tests, stool tests, and urine tests can determine whether you have an infection with viruses, bacteria, or intestinal worms.
How can you prevent stomach aches?
Not all stomach aches can be prevented. But most can be prevented by following our lifestyle and eating habits as follows. The nature of the stomach ache and its consequences can be prevented.
You should eat nutritious foods. You should drink plenty of water. You should eat small meals at regular intervals. Physical exercise is very important. You should get enough sleep. It is best to undergo a medical examination at regular intervals and get a Master Health Checkup to detect the symptoms of the disease at an early stage and take appropriate treatment for it.