Severe periodic or constant abdominal pain causes and treatment

Abdominal pain is a very common complaint. This concept covers a huge range of sensations. The pain may vary in nature and location. The abdominal cavity contains the digestive organs: any of them can cause pain in the abdominal area. Pain can also be caused by pathologies of the genitourinary system or heart.

It is necessary to distinguish between a single painful attack and regular, non-acute pain. A one-time painful attack can occur, for example, when overeating. In some cases, it is an alarming sign and requires emergency referral of the patient to a hospital (for example, with a perforation of a stomach ulcer, acute pancreatitis, appendicitis), and sometimes this sign is physiological - for example, a harbinger of impending birth in pregnant women.

Regular mild pain is usually accompanied by complaints of vomiting, bowel dysfunction, fever, general malaise, and dizziness. In this case, specialist consultation will also be required, although not as urgent.

Location and nature of pain

Localization of the source of unpleasant sensations will help to specifically identify the affected organ:

1. In the liver area it is concentrated on the upper right side under the ribs. The main problem is damage to the liver and bile ducts. Occurs after eating within two hours. It is given under the shoulder blade, collarbone. Bloating, the appearance of jaundice and fever (with hepatitis), the presence of parasites and renal failure are detected. Symptoms: nausea, diarrhea, constipation, belching, feeling of bitterness in the mouth.
2. The left side of the abdomen is characterized by a dull character. It spreads over the entire abdomen and does not have a specific focus. Localized in the hypochondrium. The sensations intensify after eating fatty fried foods. Afterwards, nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, and thick stools appear. A sign of an enlarged spleen.
3. A dull pain in the lower abdomen is a disease of the intestine. It intensifies after eating foods rich in fiber, spicy foods, dairy foods, after physical activity, and defecation. The stool is accompanied by the presence of blood, mucus, pain, and constipation. In women, these are gynecological diseases. Usually in men the rectum, external genitalia, and sacrum are affected, and itching of the anus and urethra occurs. Symptoms: high fever, lethargy, apathy, painful frequent urination.
4. Spasm occurs when performing physical movements - sneezing, coughing. It occurs due to irritation of the nerve endings of the abdominal mucosa. Surgery is often required.
5. Visceral, caused by contraction of the muscles of the stomach, intestines, biliary tract, urinary tract, usually subsides immediately and then appears again.
6. There may be no pathologies. Fermentation can be caused by eating too much fresh fruits and vegetables. Beet juice causes chronic pain in the intestines. Excess gas causes discomfort in the colon.
7. Above the navel – the presence of appendicitis.
8. On the left is a sign of malignant neoplasms, polyps.
9. Sharp, persistent symptoms are caused by changes in body position. The reason is poor circulation.
10. Cramping pain bothers you at night, a few hours after eating - a sign of an ulcer.
11. Burning is a symptom of ulcers, chronic or initial gastritis. Appears immediately after eating, a long feeling of hunger.
12. Sharp and sudden pain is caused by a serious chemical burn or poisoning.
13. The upper abdomen is connected to the stomach, duodenum, bile ducts and liver.
14. On the right hypochondrium - problems with the large intestine, gall bladder.
15. There may be swelling in the collarbone and lower back due to kidney and colon diseases.
16. The upper left part of the abdominal cavity – the origin of the pain is pulmonary, cardiovascular. Symptom of problems with the spleen.
17. Below the navel – pathology of the sigmoid, rectum, transverse colon. Other: inflammation of appendicitis, diseases of the ureters, bladder, female genital organs.
18. During pregnancy, aching pain may indicate acute cholecystitis, cystitis, appendicitis, and normal physical changes in the body in the third trimester. Consultation with a doctor is required.

Classification

There are acute, chronic and recurrent pain.

Acute pain is characterized by sudden onset and high intensity. It can be both constant and cramping. Usually accompanied by severe general symptoms, attacks of vomiting, diarrhea (often with blood), symptoms of intoxication and impaired consciousness of varying degrees. Patients often characterize it as unbearable and always turn to the doctor.

Chronic pain is usually constant, less pronounced, when describing it, patients use the words “ache”, “pulling”, there is an increase after eating, and nausea. Patients often ignore such pain for a long time.

Recurrent pain is one of the varieties of chronic pain. It disappears and returns (colic in children).

The nature of the pain can be:

• Dull, aching;
• Stabbing, cutting;
• Constrictive, spastic, cramping.

By location - diffuse (over the entire abdomen), in the projection of a specific organ, in the entire area where the organ is located, encircling. Without projection or radiating to the back, under the shoulder blade, arm, groin or lower limbs.

It should be noted that the strength of the pain syndrome does not always indicate the severity of the pathology; for example, with a banal excess of gases, the pain is quite intense.

General information

Everyone has been bothered at least once

, so everyone knows that such an illness can cause many painful minutes. Sharp pain in the lower abdomen can easily leave you bedridden for several hours.

In the morning, nagging pains in the lower abdomen appeared? The day will definitely be ruined. Why are pains in the lower abdomen so exhausting? The fact is that even if the painkiller does work, only the most notorious daredevils will risk a tasty meal after such a start to the day. And what is life without appetizing, a juicy hamburger or without your favorite cake with fluffy cream? The suffering begins just by looking at a plate of healthy but absolutely tasteless oatmeal.

Stomach pain map

Indigestion, menstrual pain or heartburn are the most common causes of abdominal discomfort. However, some types of pain should be a cause for serious concern, because they may indicate the following problems:

• stomach ulcer;
• cholelithiasis;
• stones in the kidneys;
• pancreatitis;
• constipation.

As soon as you feel abdominal cramps or pain, you need to determine what is causing the discomfort. It could simply be indigestion, which can be easily identified by bloating, heartburn and nausea.

Also common symptoms of indigestion are rumbling in the stomach, hot or cold flashes, and diarrhea. In other cases, the source of pain can be determined by what part of the abdomen you feel discomfort in

Pain in the upper abdomen on the right is most often observed with diseases of the liver, gall bladder and bile ducts, duodenum, head of the pancreas, right kidney and damage to the hepatic flexure of the colon.

In case of diseases of the biliary tract, pain radiates to the right shoulder, in case of duodenal ulcer and lesions of the pancreas - in the back, in case of kidney stones - in the groin area and testicles.

In the upper left abdomen, pain is observed with damage to the stomach, pancreas, spleen, splenic flexure of the colon, left kidney, as well as with a hiatal hernia.

What diseases does pain in the lower abdomen indicate? - Video

The most dangerous and common diseases with aching pain are:

• Hyperacid and hypoacid gastritis. Hyperacidity is caused by high acidity, hypoacidity is caused by low acidity.
• Myocardial infarction. A distinctive feature is that it goes to the left hand.
• Acute appendicitis.
• Inflammation of the ovaries.
• Endometriosis is a gynecological disease caused by the proliferation of endometrial cells.
• Cystitis.
• Cholecystitis.
• Acute chronic heartburn.
• Oncological disease.
• Hypertrophy.
  Hypertrophy of the internal organ
• A strong abscess is an accumulation of abscesses and ulcers on internal organs as a result of the inflammatory process. Vomiting of blood may occur.
• Injury caused by accumulation of blood.
• Hemolysis (destruction) of red blood cells in the blood.
• Chronic pancreatitis.
• Cirrhosis, liver failure.
• Hepatitis.
• Pyelonephritis is an inflammatory disease of the kidneys. More common in women.
• Renal colic.

The first and most important thing is to determine the exact location of the pain (pain location).

Unfortunately, it is not always possible to find out the location of the pain: children under a certain age, as well as people with disorders of consciousness and the mentally ill cannot clearly say where exactly their pain is.

The first thing the doctor asks is where does it hurt?

The organs in the abdominal cavity are located, with rare exceptions, strictly in their places.

What is the difference between pain in the lower abdomen?

Perhaps poor quality nutrition is the most common cause of abdominal pain. However, let's figure out what is hidden under this term:

• Irregular eating, i.e. at long intervals;
• Eating foods that are difficult for the stomach - very fatty, fried, salty, spicy;
• Consumption of foods that are of little use and harmful to the body, which contain a large number of food additives (preservatives, dyes, etc.);
• Strict diets are when a person eats only one food item for many days, or eats nothing at all and drinks only water. This is usually the case with the fair sex in pursuit of a slim figure, especially before the beach season.

1. Unfasten the belt on your trousers, free yourself from tight clothing squeezing your stomach.

2. Take a position that is comfortable for your body, in which the intensity of pain will be as low as possible.

3. If you haven’t eaten or drunk for a long time, now is the time to do it.

4. If the pain is caused by gastritis, you can take enveloping agents - a decoction of flax seeds, a decoction of oats or oat porridge, Almagel, Phosphalugel.

5. In case of severe acute pain, you can take an anesthetic drug - Nurofen, Nimesil or antispasmodics - No-shpa, Ranitidine, Drotaverine.

6. If there is increased gas formation, you can take prokinetics - Motilium, Cerucal.

7. For nausea and flatulence, nausea, poisoning, you can take adsorbents - “Activated carbon”, “Enterosgel”, “Polysorb”.

8. If pain and heaviness in the abdomen appear after overeating or eating heavy food, enzyme preparations are prescribed - “Pancreatin”, “Mezim”, “Festal”.

Avoiding the unnecessary suffering that pain in the lower abdomen always brings with it is not so difficult. Perhaps one tablet of painkiller will be enough, which can be bought without a prescription at the nearest pharmacy. Although some may require longer treatment.

Pain in the lower abdomen often appears after eating. Still, not every body responds well to an overly nourishing and plentiful lunch or dinner. A fairly common situation is when pain in the lower abdomen makes itself felt after sex. And for many women, pain in the lower abdomen during menstruation has long become habitual.

To make it easier for the doctor to diagnose the correct

, the patient must somehow characterize the pain. Dull pain in the lower abdomen is quite common. Many also complain that there is acute pain in the lower abdomen.

Many people have difficulty describing pain. But the doctor needs to hear at least some comparison to understand which disease is most likely. To explain what kind of pain a person experiences, you can use the following adjectives: sharp, dull, cutting, stabbing, sharp, cramping, pulsating, etc.

Perhaps it has not stopped for a long time or, on the contrary, periodically occurs in the form of attacks.

Where exactly does it hurt?

When a person says something like: “it hurts in the lower abdomen,” it is difficult for the doctor to fully understand the patient. The location of the pain needs to be specified more precisely. Some people have pain in the sides of the lower abdomen, and some are haunted by pain in the lower left abdomen. All this must be reported to the doctor in order to speed up the determination of the cause of the disease.

Related

can be very diverse: increased

etc. In addition, when there is pain in the lower abdomen, discharge should not be ignored either. It is worth paying attention to their color, frequency and the presence or absence of blood in them.

Such pain appears regularly in one of the phases

. Some women are more likely to experience pain in the lower abdomen before menstruation (

), and others experience pain in the lower abdomen after menstruation or during menstruation (

Dysmenorrhea

This is the first disease that you should think about if you have pain in the lower abdomen before your period, because... it is very common. Pain in the lower abdomen during menstruation is most often also caused by

. Symptoms usually disappear on their own within one to two days, but before that, severe pain below is constantly felt, especially when walking.

Other symptoms: headache, nausea, frequent urination, diarrhea or constipation.

Ovulation

This is not a disease, but a natural and regular process. But it can also cause a lot of unpleasant sensations. During this period the follicle ruptures

, and the mature egg is released, beginning to move towards the uterus. Aching pain in the lower abdomen may well indicate the beginning of this process.

Other symptoms: slight bleeding from the vagina is possible.

Endometriosis

A rather serious disease in which tissue that is normally located inside the uterus, for one reason or another, appears in another place: in the wall of the uterus, on the ovaries, etc. When acute pain appears in the lower abdomen,

immediately remember this disease.

Other symptoms: pain in the lower abdomen during sex, infertility, pain during bladder or bowel movements, pelvic pain, increased menstrual bleeding. In this case, the beginning and end of menstruation is accompanied by dark brown (“chocolate”) discharge from the genital tract.

You can relieve the condition when there is pain in the lower abdomen during menstruation. To do this, you should take an analgesic, drink green tea, get enough sleep or just get plenty of rest. In addition, you can prepare a heating pad and hold it on your stomach for 20 - 30 minutes.

Typically, pain in the lower abdomen in pregnant women especially worries women. Still, during this period, the stomach becomes not just one of the parts of the body, but a home for the baby. In other words, the stomach is an object of intense attention. Therefore, when the lower abdomen hurts during pregnancy, everyone begins to panic: the expectant mothers themselves, their husbands, and everyone around them. People are worried for good reason. If there are sharp pains in the lower abdomen, pregnancy is most likely in jeopardy.

1. obstetric; This category includes frequent pain in the lower abdomen, which occurs with sudden placental abruption, ectopic pregnancy, or the threat of fetal loss. This group is characterized by cramping pain in the lower abdomen. In addition, pain in the lower abdomen and bloody discharge that accompanies them can indicate a problem of this nature.

2. non-obstetric. This includes periodic pain in the lower abdomen associated with excessive tension in the abdominal muscles or sprain of the ligaments that support the uterus.

When a woman begins to be bothered by constant pain in the lower abdomen, she should be wary, because... they may well be symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy. The peculiarity of such a pregnancy is that the fertilized egg is not implanted in the uterus, but in the fallopian tube, ovary or in the abdominal cavity between the intestinal loops, i.e. not where it needs to be. If

positive, and inside the uterus on

no fertilized egg was detected, the risk of ectopic pregnancy is high.

Other symptoms: vaginal bleeding, delayed menstruation.

Treatment: in case of ectopic pregnancy, an urgent operation is performed, which consists of removing the fallopian tube along with the fertilized egg.

Pregnant women may complain of severe pain in the lower abdomen. It is likely that the reason is the placenta, which decided to move away from the uterine wall ahead of time. This can be caused by physical stress or

belly.

Other symptoms: vaginal bleeding, weakness, nausea, vomiting, bloating, pallor.

With this disease, pregnancy up to 22 weeks is terminated spontaneously. The cause may be illness of the mother or fetus. If the expectant mother herself is still a teenager, and pain in the lower abdomen has already begun to appear, early pregnancy becomes even more dangerous. In this case, the probability

increases significantly.

Other symptoms: vaginal bleeding, increased muscle activity.

Start of contractions

On those days when, according to calculations, pregnancy should end, cutting pain in the lower abdomen may signal the onset of contractions.

Other symptoms: contractions repeat every 5 - 7 minutes, the water has broken. If you have doubts about pain in the left side of the lower abdomen or a nagging pain in the lower abdomen on the right, but there are no other symptoms, then you don’t have to worry too much. Most likely, the problem is an unexpectedly large load on the abdominal muscles, for which the body was unprepared.

We must not forget that towards the end of pregnancy, the pelvic bones diverge slightly to make it easier for the baby to come out. Therefore, at 39 weeks, pain in the lower abdomen is quite expected and does not portend any danger. For many, lower abdominal pain is already in full swing at 36 weeks. And even in the second trimester, pain in the lower abdomen can become a faithful companion for the expectant mother. In these cases, there may be a risk of premature birth. Therefore, you need to consult a doctor who will prescribe treatment to maintain pregnancy.

Pain in the lower abdomen after childbirth is also very common. But unpleasant sensations during this period should not be surprising. Still, the body needs time to recover from stress and tissue damage. Many people say that pain in the lower abdomen is a sign of pregnancy, but this is a false statement. The main sign that a woman will soon have a baby in her life is a positive test and a gynecologist’s verdict.

How to properly examine yourself

You need to determine where your stomach hurts the most.

In order to determine where it hurts the most, you should place your palm on the abdominal wall and gently, although trying to push deeply, use your fingers to press on the stomach. You should remember where exactly the pressure causes the most pain. It is preferable to carry out this palpation while lying on your back. In this position, the muscles of the abdominal wall relax and it is easier to feel yourself.

The nature of the abdominal pain should be determined.

Abdominal pain may be:

• Dumb
• Aching
• Dagger
• Compressive
• Acute
• Bursting

What causes abdominal pain?

Does the pain radiate somewhere, does it intensify when moving, coughing, is it accompanied by nausea, fever, diarrhea, etc. - this is all essential for making a diagnosis.

How did abdominal pain appear and develop?

Abdominal pain could appear unexpectedly, as a result of physical activity, as a result of stress or hypothermia. Approximately how much time has passed since the onset of the painful attack. What kind of pain was there at first: mild, then intensified, sudden, dull. Did the pain intensify later and how did it happen, quickly or evenly?

Has the pain changed its location: for example, with appendicitis, pain in the abdomen first occurs in the epigastric region - where the stomach is, and then goes down to the right.

Contraindications

If aching pain is detected, under no circumstances should you do the following:

1. Apply a warm heating pad to the area of ​​pain. The possible inflammatory process will worsen. Apply a hot heating pad only during cramps.
2. Take medications and painkillers thoughtlessly. Possible side effect, worsening of the condition.
3. Complete pain relief with tablets. If the pain continues, call a doctor.
4. Taking medications to reduce acidity without finding out the cause of the problem.
5. Do any self-medication.

When to see a doctor

The following conditions require emergency medical care:

• acute pain of high intensity, which cannot be relieved with antispasmodics and painkillers;
• pain syndrome, which is accompanied by a violation of the general condition (loss of consciousness, drop in pressure, fever, severe weakness, shortness of breath, pale skin);
• violation of the passage of intestinal gases and stools;
• urinary disorders;
• signs of gastrointestinal bleeding (vomiting with blood, resembling coffee grounds, black tarry stools).

In such situations, you need to call an ambulance or go to the emergency department of the on-duty surgical hospital yourself.

You should contact a clinician or gastroenterologist in the following situations:

• pain appears regularly after eating or under other circumstances;
• pain is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, stool upset, fever, heartburn;
• attacks of pain have already occurred several times for no apparent reason.

In children, abdominal pain syndrome has distinctive features, and the indications for seeking medical help are also different. You will learn more about them from the video.

What do such pains mean?

The causes of pain in the lower abdomen can be very diverse. Too many diseases give such a symptom. Some of them can occur in everyone, others - only in a certain group of people. To answer the question: “why does it hurt in the lower abdomen?”, it is worth carefully studying all the possible causes of such pain.

Appendicitis

Inflammation of the appendix (

). Appendectomy surgeries account for 90% of all surgeries performed in the hospital. In the absence of the required treatment

may cause the development

. If the reason for calling the ambulance was severe pain in the child’s lower abdomen, then doctors will most likely suspect appendicitis and suggest going to the emergency hospital so that the surgeon can confirm or refute the diagnosis.

Even if pregnancy is confirmed, but there is pain in the right lower abdomen, first of all, any doctor will think about appendicitis and will be right. The same applies to all other situations in which the right side in the lower abdomen hurts.

Other symptoms: loss of appetite, fever, nausea, vomiting, loose stools, frequent urination, high blood pressure.

Treatment: always surgical. An operation is performed to remove the inflamed appendix.

Gastritis

Inflammatory process in the mucous membrane

. This disease is characterized by pain in the lower abdomen and chest. In addition, standard for

There are complaints that the left side of the lower abdomen hurts. You can get rid of the symptoms of such inflammation within one to two weeks, but for this you need to start treatment in a timely manner.

Other symptoms: nausea, vomiting, unpleasant taste in the mouth, heartburn, burning under the chest, feeling of heaviness in the stomach, malaise, drowsiness, pallor, loss of strength. All symptoms are worse after eating.

Treatment: depends on the severity of the disease and the acidity of gastric juice (which can be normal, high or low).

Common diseases caused by harmful substances entering the body

. Transmitted sexually. For

characterized by white discharge, pain in the lower abdomen and other symptoms. If brown or yellow discharge with an unpleasant odor and pain in the lower abdomen appear, then the most likely diagnosis is gonorrheal or trichomonas

Other symptoms: itching and burning in the genitals, fever, malaise, skin inflammation, frequent urge to urinate, fever, but diseases of this kind can also be asymptomatic.

Treatment: antibiotics are prescribed for at least 14 days. In this case, the sensitivity of the pathogen is taken into account.

Intestinal colic

A disease caused by spasm of the small or large intestine. The causes of this disease can be poorly digested, too cold, contaminated or stale food,

, toxins, sometimes -

. When struck

, pain in the lower abdomen may decrease with gentle pressure on the abdomen. If the intestines in the lower abdomen hurt, then it is worth remembering whether there was a possibility of lead poisoning.

this substance may cause

Then, in addition to pain in the lower abdomen,

and a gray border on the gums.

Other symptoms: frequent and false urge to have a bowel movement, vomiting, nausea, bloating.

Treatment: medications are prescribed that will help relax the intestines and restore its function.

Diseases that occur due to the ingestion of stale food, harmful chemicals, too much alcohol, etc.

easy to determine, because pain in the lower abdomen,

and other characteristic symptoms occur almost simultaneously.

Other symptoms: weakness, nausea, vomiting, high fever, chills, diarrhea.

Treatment: comprehensive. Includes gastric lavage and agents that absorb toxic substances. Sometimes antibiotics are needed. After treatment, medications are also prescribed to restore normal microflora.

Pancreatitis

Inflammation

. At

Most often the chest and lower abdomen hurt very much, the pain radiates to the upper part of the body and to the left. Therefore, with pancreatitis, a person may also complain that “it hurts in the left lower abdomen.”

Other symptoms: vomiting with bile, after vomiting there is no relief, it is impossible to empty the intestines, stool retention, bloating, jaundice, confusion, kidney failure.

Treatment: Most often, urgent surgery is necessary.

Peritonitis

A very serious disease during which the peritoneum, the tissue that covers all internal organs, becomes inflamed. Urgent treatment is required, otherwise the patient’s life is at risk.

Often, with peritonitis, the entire abdomen hurts. Although if the patient says that “the left side in the lower abdomen hurts,” this diagnosis should not be excluded, because peritonitis can begin in one place (

), and only then spread throughout the abdomen. Characteristic of peritonitis is a temporary cessation of pain, which returns after one to two hours, maintaining its intensity. If the pain does not go away for more than one day, despite taking pills, calling an ambulance becomes inevitable. When your stomach hurts for so long, the diagnosis of “peritonitis” will most likely be made.

Other symptoms: nausea; dry mouth; vomit; fever; abdominal muscle tension; sharp pain that occurs when pressing on the anterior wall of the abdomen; if you suddenly remove your hand from your stomach, the pain intensifies; Possible pain in the neck area.

Treatment: emergency surgery, during which the entire abdominal cavity is washed of pus and the main purulent focus is removed.

Cystitis

Inflammation of the bladder, which is indicated by pain in the lower abdomen, frequent urination, accompanied by pain and other painful sensations.

are successfully treated, therefore, the sooner the patient consults a doctor, the faster he will return to normal, and the pain in the lower abdomen will be forgotten like a bad dream.

Other symptoms: general weakness, high fever, cloudy urine.

Treatment: antibiotics, diuretics, uroseptics are prescribed.

Cholecystitis

Inflammation of the gallbladder, which leads to disruption of the outflow of bile. This disease is usually caused by stones formed in the gall bladder.

has different symptoms, pain in the lower abdomen is one of them. With this disease, pain most often occurs in the right lower abdomen. In addition, pain in the lower abdomen and back is characteristic, radiating to the right shoulder or shoulder blade.

Other symptoms: high fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, you constantly want to scratch your skin, a dull pain intensifies after eating.

Treatment: following a diet and prescribing medications that help dissolve small stones. The most effective treatment is removal of the gallbladder. It is performed for large stones or for frequently recurring attacks of biliary colic.

Stomach ulcer

Damage to the gastric mucosa. At

There are periods of exacerbation and periods of weakening of the disease. This disease is not the best thing that can happen when pregnancy occurs, but pain in the left lower abdomen during such an important period is a sure sign that you urgently need to make sure that there is no stomach ulcer. If the diagnosis is confirmed, there is no need to panic either. Today this disease is successfully treated.

Other symptoms: pain intensifies after eating or, on the contrary, occurs exclusively on an empty stomach, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, sour belching.

Treatment: can be non-surgical for uncomplicated peptic ulcer disease and surgical for the development of serious complications (when the ulcer completely eats away the wall of the stomach and the contents enter the abdominal cavity or when bleeding develops).

Actions for severe abdominal pain

If you have severe abdominal pain, you should immediately consult a doctor. And in order to somehow reduce the pain, you need to try to relax and breathe deeply. There are many ways to get rid of pain, but it is better not to resort to them until the cause of abdominal pain is determined:

1. It is better not to take analgesics or antispasmodics before the doctor arrives, as they can blur the clinical picture of very serious diseases.
2. A warm heating pad can be placed on the stomach only if you are sure that the disease is not caused by a purulent-inflammatory process.
3. An enema to cleanse the intestines will help with constipation, but with intestinal obstruction it will contribute to the development of complications (perforation, bleeding).
4. In case of partial rupture of the abdominal aorta, even with very low blood pressure, hypertensive drugs (citramon, caffeine, etc.) are contraindicated. They will increase bleeding.

If the cause is known, then the following methods of pain relief are used:

• Painful menstruation. Bed rest is necessary; no-spa and analgin will help reduce the pain.
• If the pain is accompanied by an increase in blood pressure and is spastic in nature, validol, valerian extract or Corvalol will help reduce its intensity.
• For peptic ulcers, antacids and astringents (almagel, phosphalugel) will help.
• If the pain is caused by excessive gas formation, you should take Mezim.
• Hepatic colic. Antispasmodics and analgesics are prescribed. If the pain does not stop, the patient must be immediately taken to the surgical department.
• Acute pancreatitis. Prescribing antispasmodics helps eliminate pain and reduce the risk of developing a necrotizing form of the disease. Hospitalization is required.
• In case of poisoning, urgent gastric lavage is necessary. At home, drink at least 1 liter of salt water (sometimes a weak pink solution of potassium permanganate is used, but it can cause a burn to the mucous membrane) and induce vomiting. To do this, place two fingers deep in the mouth, stimulating the gag reflex. Then drink activated carbon at the rate of 1 tablet per 10 kg of weight.

If abdominal pain is caused by life-threatening conditions (strangulated hernia, perforation of a hollow organ, acute appendicitis, peritonitis), hospitalization and urgent surgical intervention are required. Patients often feel relieved when they get to the hospital. It is not recommended to refuse the operation. This well-being is visible, and all patients who leave the hospital almost immediately end up on the operating table, only with very serious complications.

Medication method

Depending on the type of pain, the doctor performs various types of operations.

If the pain is caused by heartburn, then it in turn is caused by cholecystitis, gastritis, and ulcers. Complete treatment of diseases is carried out, based on a strict diet with five meals a day in small portions, excluding fatty and fried foods. A person takes antacids and antisecretory drugs.

Gastritis is inflammation of the mucous membrane. The cause may be stress, metabolic and microflora disorders, long-term use of medications, and autoimmune diseases. Painkillers are not used during treatment. A course of antibiotics is required. Absorbents and drugs that protect the gastric mucosa are used. A diet is prescribed with abstinence from salty, fatty, sweet, peppery foods, foods rich in fiber, fruits that cause bloating (grapes), and baked goods.

An ulcer can be caused by taking large doses of acetylsalicylic acid. Occurs 3-4 hours after eating. It is aggravated by the presence of a stressful condition. Accompanied by belching, a feeling of heaviness and burning. Antibiotics are prescribed to eliminate harmful bacteria, anti-inflammatory drugs, and agents to reduce acidity.

Diagnostics

If a person is worried about acute abdominal pain, or the presence of one or more additional signs is observed, it is necessary to seek medical help from a gastroenterologist as soon as possible.

The diagnostic process is always complex and begins with activities carried out personally by the doctor:

• studying the medical history will make it possible to find out which disease was the trigger and led to the formation of pain;
• collection and analysis of life history - to confirm the influence of one or another physiological factor;
• percussion and palpation of the anterior wall of the peritoneum - will allow you to accurately determine the source of pain;
• study of the condition of the skin;
• measurement of blood pressure and pulse, heart rate and temperature;
• a detailed survey of the patient - to give the doctor a complete picture of the symptomatic picture.

Only after this can auxiliary diagnostic procedures be carried out, including:

• blood chemistry;
• microscopic examination of feces;
• general clinical analysis of urine and blood;
• gastroscopy and ultrasonography;
• X-ray of the chest and abdominal organs;
• colonoscopy;
• sigmoidoscopy;
• endoscopic biopsy;
• CT;
• MRI;
• ECG;
• daily monitoring of blood tone.

Daily monitoring of blood tone

If after this it was not possible to establish the provoking factor why acute pain appeared in the left side of the lower abdomen (or in any other area of ​​the peritoneum), the gastroenterologist may refer the patient for additional examinations to specialists from specialized fields of medicine. Depending on which doctor the patient goes to, specific laboratory and instrumental procedures will be prescribed.

Treatment

For aching pain, massage with special oils, warm compresses, and baths with essential oils will help. In case of severe pain, these procedures are canceled, as they can aggravate the situation.

Herbs that can reduce pain: chamomile, lavender, calendula, meadow clover, birch leaf, marsh cudweed, wormwood, yarrow, marshmallow, budra, sage, mint, zopnik, loosestrife, toadflax, rough knotweed, plantain, linden flowers, nettle leaves, St. John's wort, oak bark, celandine, cinquefoil, anise, lemon balm, snakeweed, oregano, fireweed.

Basic effective recipes for infusions:

1. Mix plantain herb and sage herb, pour 0.5 liters of boiling water. Leave for an hour. For the first ten days, drink once a day, then three times a day, half a glass.
2. Take the herbs of yarrow, chamomile, linden flowers, mint leaves. Stir, let sit for three hours, strain. For two tablespoons there is a glass of boiling water. Drink half a glass three times a day.
3. Crush celandine, St. John's wort, yarrow and chamomile and mix. A glass of boiling water for two tablespoons. Leave for three hours and strain. Take half a glass three times a day.
4. Take cinquefoil, chamomile flowers, St. John's wort. Mix everything, pour two spoons with a glass of boiling water. Leave for one hour, strain. Take half a glass twice a day.
5. Mix anise seeds, lemon balm, snakeweed, oregano, calendula, fireweed leaves. For one tablespoon of the mixture there is a glass of boiling water. Leave for three hours, strain. Use a quarter glass after each meal. If necessary, take at night.

At the moment when pain appears in the lower abdomen, “what to do?!” becomes the most pressing issue. It doesn’t matter if the pain in the lower abdomen occurs after eating, falling or getting hit, in any case you should talk to your doctor. It is necessary to find out as early as possible which organs are affected and begin appropriate treatment.

If a person has pain in the lower abdomen and fever, as well as nausea, vomiting, chills or excessive sweating, then an ambulance should be called immediately. But if bloating and pain in the lower abdomen have appeared recently, do not cause any particular inconvenience and temporarily stop after taking the pills, then a trip to the doctor can be postponed until the next working day. But, under no circumstances can you cancel a conversation with the doctor. Cutting pain in the lower abdomen is a dangerous symptom that cannot be ignored under any circumstances.

On holidays and weekends, you have to wait quite a long time for doctors. And when there is pain in the lower abdomen and lower back, every minute of waiting counts for a year. To alleviate the patient’s condition, you need to put him to bed, give him a painkiller, and offer him tea. Apply a heating pad, take a hot bath, take medications that once helped someone, but are not available by prescription without a doctor’s prescription.

Causes of pain in the upper abdomen

Pain in the upper abdomen cannot be considered an independent disease.
It can be only one of the symptoms during the development of certain pathologies. Painful sensations can be associated with a variety of diseases. The symptom of pain in the upper abdomen alone cannot make a diagnosis. To do this, you need to undergo a full examination. In addition, it should be borne in mind that the sensation of pain depends on the individual characteristics of the body. Some people feel the pain more intensely and sharply, while others feel it less intensely. It is difficult to measure the intensity of pain.

Appendicitis

In half of all cases of acute appendicitis, pain occurs in the epigastric zone, that is, in the upper abdomen, often on the right side. Abdominal pain is constant, but does not radiate anywhere. A feature of the pain is that it can intensify when coughing; in addition, nausea and vomiting and a rise in temperature may occur.

Oncology

Pain occurs in the upper abdomen due to stomach cancer. In this case, a characteristic feature is that pain occurs when the tumor has already grown to a certain size. At an early stage, it does not manifest itself in anything.

If the tumor develops near the esophagus, pain occurs immediately after eating. Approximately an hour after eating, pain occurs in cases where the tumor is localized at the bottom of the stomach. And if pain occurs after an hour and a half, this is a sign that the neoplasm is localized in the pylorus area.

When pain radiates to the shoulder or lower back, this indicates metastasis. Very often, with oncology, pain is constant and is not associated with food intake.

Neuralgia

Often pain in the upper abdomen occurs with neuralgia. The cause of pain is a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. In addition, pain in the upper abdomen can be caused by osteochondrosis. In this case, the roots of the nerves extending from the spinal cord are pinched. As a rule, this manifests itself as severe pain in the upper middle of the abdomen. Against this background, a person may experience general weakness and dizziness.

Diaphragmatic hernia

Pain with a diaphragmatic hernia is characteristic. They are dull in nature and have moderate intensity.

Pain syndrome in this pathology can occur for the following reasons:

• When part of the stomach penetrates the chest cavity. In this case, the nerve endings are compressed, which provokes the development of pain.
• For gastroduodenal reflux, which is often an accompanying symptom of a diaphragmatic hernia. In this case, gastric juice enters the esophagus and has an irritating effect on its mucous membrane.
• When the walls of the esophagus are stretched against the background of constant reflux, irritation of the nerve endings is provoked.

Myocardial infarction

Myocardial infarction is often accompanied by nagging pain in the upper abdomen. This is due to the fact that the necrotic area of ​​the heart muscle located close to the diaphragm negatively affects the functioning of the digestive system. Therefore, in addition to abdominal pain, nausea and occasional vomiting may occur. During a heart attack, not only does the abdomen hurt at the top, but there is also shortness of breath at rest, a rapid arrhythmic pulse and high blood pressure.

Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

Pain in the upper abdomen accompanies many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. First of all, they can be caused by regular overeating, which provokes various inflammatory processes.

Other serious pathologies, the symptom of which is pain in the upper abdomen:

• Stomach ulcer.
• Gastritis.
• Pancreatitis.
• Pathologies of the spleen.
• Cholecystitis.

Injuries and bruises

Abdominal injuries and bruises are very serious injuries. They often pose a threat to human life. Injuries can be closed or open. The consequences of such damage are always very serious.

First of all, severe pain in the upper abdomen may indicate bleeding, muscle ruptures or organ prolapse. It is very important not to take any measures if an injury or bruise to the abdomen is confirmed. All that is needed is to immobilize the person and wait for the ambulance to arrive. In addition to acute pain, with such injuries the pulse increases, muscles tense and vomiting may occur.

Pregnancy

Pain in the upper abdomen during pregnancy occurs during fetal growth. At this moment, the increasing size of the uterus props up the diaphragm, squeezing adjacent organs. Consequently, unpleasant pain sensations appear. As a rule, such symptoms are observed from the 20th week of pregnancy.

Other reasons

The cause of aching pain in the upper abdomen may be a circulatory disorder. Also, such symptoms may appear due to stretching of the muscles and tendons of internal organs. This usually occurs against the background of heavy physical activity.

Acute pain in the upper abdomen is a very dangerous symptom. It may indicate a perforation of a stomach or duodenal ulcer. In this case, urgent medical attention in the form of surgery is necessary.

A sharp pain that intensifies during a change in body position is called “dagger pain”. It usually occurs when the spleen is damaged or may indicate the development of peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum).

In women, pain in the upper abdomen can also be observed with pathologies of the reproductive organs. Against this background, weakness, chills and loss of appetite occur.

Prevention

Stop overeating, learn to eat food in moderation, give up spicy, peppery and fatty foods. Take your time when eating, chew thoroughly. Choose clean and fresh products and process them properly. Cooked food must be eaten without delay, otherwise microbes will begin to actively multiply. Store carefully, do not leave in the sun or in a humid place, comply with the storage requirements of a particular product. Raw and prepared foods should not come into contact. Protect them from insects.

Wash your hands often and maintain good hygiene. Keep your kitchen clean and use clean water. Try by all means to prevent the disease in order to start treatment on time. Only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis.

Therapeutic measures

Treatment of pain in the upper abdomen in the middle largely depends on the specific pathology identified, its neglect and the general symptoms of the patient. Also, when selecting therapy, the attending physician must take into account the person’s age, the presence of additional diseases, a tendency to allergies and the form of the underlying pathology (acute, chronic).

Traditional therapy can be medication and surgery. Typically surgery is required in the following cases:

1. With peritonitis.
2. When cancer pathology is detected.
3. When detecting an acute form of cholecystitis and ulcers, which is accompanied by internal gastric bleeding.
4. Diagnosis of acute pancreatitis.

If other pathologies are detected, a person requires long-term drug therapy. It is advisable to carry it out in a hospital setting under close medical supervision.

Typically, the following groups of drugs are used for acute pain:

1. Analgesics are prescribed for pain. They can be in the form of injections, tablets or syrups.
2. Antipyretic drugs are needed when observing high body temperature (Paracetamol).
3. Enzyme medications and bifid drugs are prescribed to normalize digestion (Linex, Hilak Forte, Mezim, Pancreatin).
4. Antiemetic drugs.
5. Anti-inflammatory drugs (excluding peptic ulcers)
6. Medicines to normalize stool.

The duration of treatment depends on the specific disease identified. Thus, it can last from 1-2 weeks to several months. It all depends on the complexity and neglect of the pathology.

In order for the therapy to be successful, during its implementation the patient is strongly recommended to completely stop smoking and drinking alcohol. It is also important to avoid physical activity and stress.

In addition, nutrition plays a very important role. The diet includes the following:

1. The patient needs to adhere to a fractional diet plan. Thus, you need to eat at least five times a day, but at the same time, portions should be no more than a handful. This way you can avoid starvation, but at the same time, do not overload your stomach with food.
2. Complete refusal of seasonings, hot sauces and spices. It is also important to minimize the consumption of salt and foods with added salt.
3. Refusal to eat solid, hard-to-digest foods (white cabbage, fatty meat, salted fish, etc.). Instead, the basis of the diet should be liquid dishes and pureed food.
4. The menu should regularly include vegetable soups, cereals and boiled meat. Low-fat fermented milk products are also allowed.
5. It is better to avoid most fruits during the treatment period, as they are sour. Only sweet fruits or those fruits that have undergone heat treatment (baked apples) are allowed.
6. The temperature of food for consumption should be optimal - not too hot and not too cold.
7. Complete avoidance of coffee, sweets and black tea, as they can increase the production of gastric juice, which in turn can cause a new attack of pain in a person.

Important! To further support the body in this condition, a person can take vitamin complexes. It is advisable that they be prescribed by the attending physician. This will help the body recover faster.

Pain in the right hypochondrium

The pain syndrome is accompanied by a feeling of heaviness, nausea, vomiting and at the same time radiates to the right shoulder. Complaints of acute feelings that arise sharply and suddenly; bloating is felt. The pain sometimes also feels like squeezing. This is a suspicion of biliary colic.

Biliary colic

When a stone formed in the gall bladder begins to move through the ducts and enters the bile duct, an unbearable unpleasant sensation occurs. The reason that set the stones in motion:

• A feast with an abundance of fatty, spicy food and alcoholic drinks.
• Strong emotional stress.
• Strong shaking when traveling in a vehicle.
• Physical activity when the main posture is inclined.

Myocardial infarction can cause pain in the right hypochondrium if the patient already has cardiovascular diseases.

Biliary dyskinesia

The cause of pain in the right hypochondrium with discomfort, dull pain and loss of appetite is dysfunction of the biliary tract. With dyskinesia, the motor function of the system that carries bile from the liver to the duodenum is impaired. As a result, the process of food digestion is poor.

A known disease that causes discomfort in the right hypochondrium is hepatitis A and hepatitis B, chronic hepatitis C (acute stage), cirrhosis of the liver. It rarely happens if a previous diagnosis of the presence of diseases is made. But it is worth paying attention to the stool - if it is light, a clear consultation with a doctor and examination is required.

What to do

Calling a doctor is a must! You should not refuse hospitalization. Upon arrival at the medical facility, visit a surgeon, urologist and gastroenterologist. If the patient is a woman, it is necessary to inform about the pills taken, for example, contraceptives.

At home, be sure to follow a diet and take medications prescribed by your doctor. Exclude fatty, salty foods and flour products from the menu. Do not eat or drink for the next 12 hours. During and after treatment, try to control your body weight.

For dyskinesia, hepatitis and cirrhosis, immediately undergo an examination by a gastroenterologist and hepatologist. Be sure to follow a diet.

Remedies for eliminating biliary colic

An attack in diseases of the liver and pancreas lasts from several minutes to several days. Body temperature often rises, nausea, bloating, and vomiting appear. Unbearable pain due to stones in the bile duct first occurs in the right hypochondrium, then spreads throughout the abdomen.

What pills to take for biliary colic:

• No-shpa forte, Drotaverin, Halidor, Spasmol, Spasmonet - remedies for abdominal cramps (antispasmodics).
• Pentalgin, Spazmalgon - anti-inflammatory and painkillers.
• Grinterol, Urosan, Ursodez are bile preparations, hepatoprotectors.
• Ursofalk is a remedy for the prevention of stone formation.
• Enterosan is an enzyme preparation to improve digestion.

Attacks of biliary colic may be rare, but without treatment and inattention to diet, the stomach hurts weekly. X-ray studies and ultrasound will show the presence of stones in the gall bladder.

Associated symptoms

The branch of medicine, gastroenterology, studies the etiology of the development of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and abdominal organs and searches for ways to treat them. The reason for contacting a gastroenterologist is a set of criteria indicating the pathogenic nature of pain. If the nature of the pain you experience can be described by one of the following statements, you should urgently seek medical help:

• causes frequent anxiety;
• interferes with normal daily activity and performance of professional functions;
• accompanies weight loss, changes in eating habits;
• intensity is characterized by the level at which awakening occurs during night sleep.

One of the important factors indicating the pathogenic nature of painful spasms is the presence of characteristic accompanying symptoms. Based on the patient’s complaints regarding conditions accompanying abdominal pain, the doctor can make assumptions regarding the cause of the pain in the abdominal cavity and the affected organ:

Folk remedies

Traditional medicine always has in its arsenal many means to combat almost all diseases. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are no exception. Folk remedies are more harmless to the body, therefore they are indispensable during pregnancy. Of course, it is almost impossible to cure serious malfunctions in the functioning of internal organs with folk recipes alone, especially when it comes to violating the integrity of the internal integument. But, nevertheless, if it hurts unbearably, it is quite possible to relieve the symptom.

Warm herbal decoctions are suitable for pain relief; it is preferable to drink them very warm, but not hot. For preparation, chamomile flowers, currant or blueberry leaves (you can also use berries), and special herbal infusions that are sold in pharmacies are suitable.

A mixture of juice from plantain leaves and honey has proven itself well. Just mix the ingredients in equal parts and simmer over low heat for half an hour. This remedy will help relieve discomfort for a while, but if a sharp spasm in the stomach does not go away or moves, contact a specialist immediately.

Causes

Abdominal cramps can occur under various pathological conditions. The most common are:

• Increased gas formation. Typically, the deviation develops when the diet is violated (consuming large amounts of legumes, cabbage, juices and carbonated drinks). The increasing volume of air in the intestines causes overstrain and stretching of the smooth muscles, which, trying to return to their original position, contract.
• Impaired movement of feces. With constipation, food particles accumulate in separate parts of the large and small intestines and put significant pressure on its walls. Increased afferent impulses cause muscle contraction. With diarrhea, the mechanism is reversed - significant secretion of fluid into the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract promotes hypermotility, which manifests itself externally as spastic pain.
• Stress and neuropsychic disorders. Against the background of these conditions, discoordination of the activity of the central nervous system develops. As a result, inadequate efferent impulses to various parts of the gastrointestinal tract occur.
• Acute inflammatory processes. The affected intestinal wall reacts reactively to the movement of feces and the muscles contract.
• Renal colic. Any disorders of the kidneys can excite local pain receptors (in the ureters, bladder, pyelocaliceal system). Due to the irradiation of excitation, muscle cells contract.
• Uterine disorder. The reproductive organ is a large muscle in our body. With various pathologies (from neoplasms to menstrual irregularities and infections), spasms of the intestines and abdomen may occur.
• Spasms of the sphincters (esophageal, Oddi) and cystic ducts. In pathologies, usually caused by dysregulation and the appearance of hyperplastic processes, “muscle valves” begin to work inadequately, which is expressed by pain.
• Gastric colic. The presence of open lesions of the organ leads to the fact that gastric juice irritates the stomach wall and causes sharp pain, in response to which the stomach wall contracts.
• Changes in normal intestinal microflora. The growth of opportunistic and pathogenic microflora contributes to the development of inflammatory changes in the mucous membrane, and their toxins cause spasms and contractions of the smooth muscles of the abdomen.

Reason 12. Urinary tract infections

Symptoms

• Pain in the lower abdomen, accompanied by frequent and painful urination;
• constant sensation of urination;
• sometimes, blood in the urine.

What can be done?

There is a risk of a urinary tract infection with the following symptoms:

• heat;
• chills;
• back pain;
• possibly nausea and vomiting.

Call a doctor urgently!

Other Features

An increased risk of complications from a urinary tract infection occurs in pregnant women, diabetics, and people who work in care settings.

First aid

First aid - put the patient to bed.
If the stomach has attacks and begins to hurt unbearably, before the ambulance arrives, it is important to take measures that will prevent a sharp deterioration of the patient’s condition. First aid tips are as follows:

• put the patient to bed;
• apply a cold compress to your stomach;
• provide him with complete rest;
• under no circumstances should you give the patient food or drinks; alcoholic drinks are strictly prohibited;
• do not eliminate unpleasant pain with anesthetics - this will distort the clinical picture of the disease upon the arrival of doctors, which will increase the time for determining the diagnosis;
• Do not do colon lavage or enemas yourself; doctors will do this if necessary;
• Do not heat painful areas under any circumstances, especially if there is nausea or vomiting - it may be appendicitis, and heat will cause it to rupture.

Why does abdominal pain occur?

The hollow space in the human body located below the diaphragm and containing the abdominal organs is called the abdominal cavity. Intraperitoneal (in the peritoneal cavity) organs such as the stomach, gallbladder, spleen, and intestines (partially) are located. In a broad sense, the abdominal cavity includes organs located mesoperitoneally (partially covered with a serous membrane - colon, liver) and in the retroperitoneal space (pancreas and duodenum, kidneys, adrenal glands).

The leading manifestation of many diseases of the abdominal organs is pain. The tissues that make up the internal organs are not as rich in nerve endings as the skin, and therefore are not very sensitive to external stimuli such as cuts, tears, or crushing. The mechanism of pain in the abdominal organs differs from external pain due to the localization of receptors in the muscular membrane of the walls of hollow organs or in the parenchymal capsule.

Attacks of abdominal pain occur when there is stretching, tension in the walls, or excessive muscle contraction, which can occur for various reasons. The pain syndrome that occurs as a result of impulses entering the central nervous system from the peripheral area, which is influenced by irritating factors, is subjective in nature and can mean both the presence of pathologies and the body’s reaction of a non-pathogenic nature.

The localization of pain does not always indicate diseases in the area where it is felt. If the functioning of many other organs and systems (heart, genitourinary tract, nervous system, etc.) is disrupted, irradiation of sensations into the abdominal cavity may occur. Painful sensations in the abdomen can be a consequence of overeating or the result of severe anxiety, during an attack of which adrenaline entering the blood in large quantities leads to a sharp contraction of muscle tissue (spasms).

A distinctive sign of serious health problems from the consequences of excessive food intake is the presence of auxiliary symptoms that accompany the disease. If the pain is short-lived and the main complaints are reduced to unpleasant sensations in the abdomen, this is most likely evidence of ordinary overeating or psychological stress. If the condition is aggravated by diarrhea, nausea, hyperthermia, or the pain becomes painful, this is a reason to consult a doctor and find out the cause of the symptoms.

Reason 8. Gallstone disease

Symptoms

• Sharp, spontaneous pain in the right upper abdomen, especially after a fatty meal;
• the pain may radiate to the right shoulder blade and may last for up to several hours;
• After the pain passes, general sensitivity of the abdomen is felt;
• Nausea;
• Vomit.

What can be done?

Contact your doctor immediately!

A patient with such symptoms requires medical examination for diagnosis and treatment. Treatment may involve removal of the gallbladder or a special technique to dissolve gallstones.

Other Features

It is necessary to reduce the amount of meat and fat consumed, and you should also consume more fiber-rich foods. In this way, the risk of gallstones can be reduced.

Pain exactly in the middle of the abdomen

There is a feeling of bloating, the presence of excess gases, the stomach is seething, an aching feeling and short-term cramps appear. Possible causes of pain are banal overeating. The digestive organs cannot cope with the flow of food. As a result, a lot of gases are formed, moving through the intestinal tract and causing discomfort.

Dysbacteriosis and lactose intolerance can also cause cramps in the middle of the abdomen.

What to do

Pharmacies sell many medicines containing enzymes. They will quickly help cope with large amounts of food and restore intestinal microflora.

Should I worry?

If your stomach hurts badly, this probably indicates a serious illness, and it is difficult to predict which one - such symptoms are characteristic of a wide range of pathologies. It is not always the stomach disease that manifests itself as pain; the pathology can be completely different, only indicating itself through this symptom. To understand what the reason is, you need to come to an appointment with a doctor and describe in as much detail as possible what kind of pain syndrome is bothering you. It is precisely by the characteristics of sensations that one can often significantly limit the list of possible patient conditions.

If a child or adult has acute abdominal pain, an ulcer is possible. In such a situation, the sensations are sudden, sharp, and very strong. Pancreatitis manifests itself in a similar way. Severe and sharp pain is possible from a chemical burn or poisoning. Sometimes patients describe the sensations as being like being stabbed. This is more typical of ulcer perforation. A peptic ulcer can manifest itself as a burning sensation. The same is true for gastritis. The initial, chronic form of these pathologies often manifests itself as aching, dull, and exhausting pain.