Abdominal pain should be taken seriously and should be diagnosed and treated without delay.
What are the causes of abdominal pain?
There are many different causes of abdominal pain. Acute or chronic, all types of abdominal pain can be reflected pain due to a problem in the abdominal organs or other areas. Abdominal pain can occur due to stomach, intestine, kidney, tonsil infections, inflammations, intestinal and digestive system disorders, cramps during menstruation, constipation, diarrhea, reflux, stress, organ ruptures, diseases originating from the musculoskeletal system, appendicitis, gallbladder stones, kidney stones. Chronic abdominal pains that can be treated by Algology are listed as follows: Rib syndrome: Chronic pains that occur due to problems in the 11th and 12th ribs. It can spread from the lower abdomen to the groin. Mediterranean Fever: Familial Mediterranean Fever, a genetic autoimmune-inflammatory disease, is usually seen in people of Mediterranean origin, hence its name. One of the typical symptoms of this disease is abdominal pain. Abdominal Migraine: Migraine disease that affects the abdominal region. It is usually seen in children. It can accompany migraine in some patients. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and vomiting attacks. Cancer-related abdominal pain: One of the biggest problems experienced by patients with colon, pancreatic and stomach cancers is severe pain in various parts of the abdominal region. Nerve compression: Compression of skin nerves in the abdominal region is also among the causes of pain. Nerves can be compressed in the abdominal muscles or in scar tissue formed after operations, and this turns into pain that affects the abdominal wall.
What disease could abdominal pain be a symptom of?
Abdominal pain sometimes signals different diseases. Some of the diseases that manifest themselves with abdominal pain are: Appendicitis, injury, urinary tract infection, Crohn’s disease, flu, irritable bowel syndrome. It is also important to know where the pain is located.
- Pain in the upper right abdomen may be related to the gallbladder or liver, and may also indicate an ulcer. If the pain is in the lower right, urinary problems, ectopic pregnancy, ovaries, appendicitis, hernia, and gallbladder-related diseases may come to mind.
- Pain in the upper left abdomen may indicate diseases related to the pancreas, spleen, and aorta. Pain in the lower left abdomen may be caused by problems such as the colon, ovaries, urinary problems, ectopic pregnancy, and appendicitis.
- Pain concentrated above the navel may be caused by problems related to the stomach, intestines, and esophagus. It may also be a symptom of diseases such as gastritis, ulcers, and reflux.
Diagnosis of abdominal pain
In the diagnosis of abdominal pain, the patient is asked to describe his/her complaint in detail, the patient’s history is taken, and after the physical examination, endoscopic examinations, imaging methods and blood tests are also used when necessary.
How is abdominal pain treated?
Abdominal pain, like all other pain complaints, is treated with different approaches depending on the cause of the pain and the disease.
What is good for stomach ache?
In complaints of abdominal pain;
- If there is severe pain,
- If the pains are recurring and have been continuing for a while,
- If there are other symptoms accompanying the pain (vomiting, fever, bleeding, shortness of breath, etc.)
- If there is swelling in the abdomen,
- If abdominal pain spreads to the chest, shoulder and neck area,
- If there is blood in the stool, you should definitely see a doctor without delay.
Apart from this, measures such as eating healthy, paying attention to portion sizes, drinking plenty of water during the day, and sleeping at least two hours after eating can help with occasional mild abdominal pain. If the cause of abdominal pain is not clear and has not been prescribed by a doctor, taking painkillers is not recommended.