Stomach Ache and Stomach Pain
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Stomach ache and stomach pain basics
"Stomach ache" and "stomach
pain" are fairly general terms that most people use
to describe stomach pain and discomfort that occurs in the
abdominal area. There are a lot of organs in this region, so it
can be difficult to determine if the " stomach pain" is
actually coming from the stomach. Sometimes a patient has to
see a number of specialists and undergo several tests before an
adequate diagnosis can be made.
Stomach pain can be temporary, acute and not
serious. Or discomfort can be chronic, relatively
mild, and extremely dangerous.
Stomach pain causes
There can be literally dozens of causes for stomach
pain. You may have just eaten "something that didn't agree with
you." But there can also be illness or disease at work.
Some common causes of frequent stomach pain include
- Acid reflux
- Appendicitis
- Colitis
- Colic in babies
- Constipation
- Diverticulitis
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Endometriosis
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Intestinal gas
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Kidney stones
- Lactose intolerance
- Liver cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Ovarian cysts
- Pancreatic cancer
- Side effects from certain drugs and medications
- Stomach cancer
- Stomach flu
- Stomach ulcers
Some people will describe a stomach cramp as a stomach ache,
when in fact the pain is actually coming from the muscles in
the abdominal area.
Stomach pain relief
Many of the conditions listed above are serious and require
the attention of a medical professional. Fortunately, the
problem that most people describe as a "stomach ache" or
"stomach pain" is actually discomfort from stomach gas.
There are many safe, over-the-counter remedies for a
stomach pain available at your local pharmacy. Talk to
your pharmacist. Be sure you're not allergic to any of the
ingredients.
If you favor natural treatments and herbs, consider
- a tea-like mixture that includes herbs like dill seed,
caraway seeds, fennel seeds, anise seeds, coriander seeds,
and cumin seeds.
- ginger, which can also be made into tea, and seems to
be especially effective when combined with a little honey.
Some people say ginger beer and ginger soda are
helpful
- two acidophilus capsules
- eating yogurt
- peppermint
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Of course, the fastest relief for stomach pain may
also be the most simple. Find yourself a quiet place
where there's no one else around--and try to work up a burp or
a belch to get rid of some of the gas that's probably causing
your stomach discomfort.
If you don't get stomach pain often, and then
start getting it frequently, pay special attention to its
severity and duration. If your stomach pain is sharp and
severe, don't wait: it could be appendicitis, a stomach ulcer
or a gallbladder attack. Seek professional medical attention
right away.
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