{"id":6270,"date":"2022-12-28T19:09:39","date_gmt":"2022-12-28T16:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elitenicosia.com\/?p=6270"},"modified":"2022-12-28T19:23:47","modified_gmt":"2022-12-28T16:23:47","slug":"karin-agrisi-ne-zaman-doktora-basvurmali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elitenicosia.com\/en\/karin-agrisi-ne-zaman-doktora-basvurmali\/","title":{"rendered":"Abdominal Pain \u2013 When to See a Doctor?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Abdominal pain is pain you feel anywhere between your chest and groin. This is often referred to as the stomach area or belly. You know that awful feeling: you feel nauseous; Your stomach feels like it's in a knot and you don't even want to move. What does your pain mean? Okay, today let's talk about abdominal pain. So what causes abdominal pain? Almost everyone experiences pain in their abdomen at one time or another. Most of the time it is not caused by a serious medical problem, and how bad your pain is does not always reflect the severity of the problem causing your pain. If you are experiencing gas or stomach cramps due to viral gastroenteritis, also known as a stomach virus, you may feel terrible pain. And some life-threatening conditions, such as colon cancer or a very early case of appendicitis, may cause only mild or no pain.<\/p>\n

Less serious causes of abdominal pain include constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, food allergies, lactose intolerance, food poisoning and a stomach virus. Other more serious causes include appendicitis, abdominal aortic aneurysm, intestinal obstruction, cancer, and gastroesophageal reflux. Sometimes you may have abdominal pain caused by a problem that is not in your abdomen, such as a heart attack, menstrual cramps, or pneumonia. So, what do you do for abdominal pain? If you have mild abdominal pain, here are some helpful tips; Try sipping water or other clear liquids. Avoid solid food for the first few hours. If you are vomiting, wait 6 hours and then eat a small amount of light food such as rice, applesauce, or crackers.<\/p>\n

Considerations<\/strong><\/h3>\n

How bad your pain is does not always reflect the severity of the condition causing the pain.<\/p>\n

For example, if you have gas or stomach cramps due to viral gastroenteritis, you may have very severe abdominal pain.<\/p>\n

However, fatal conditions such as colon cancer or early appendicitis may cause only mild or no pain.<\/p>\n

Other ways to describe pain in your abdomen include:<\/p>\n

Generalized pain<\/strong> \u2013 This means you feel it in more than half of your abdomen. This type of pain is more typical of a stomach virus, indigestion or gas. If the pain becomes more severe, it may be due to a blockage.<\/p>\n

localized pain<\/strong> \u2014 This is pain in only one area of your abdomen. It's more likely to be a sign of a problem in an organ such as the appendix, gallbladder, or stomach.<\/p>\n

cramp-like pain<\/strong> \u2014 This type of pain is often not serious. It is likely due to gas and bloating, and is often followed by diarrhea. More worrisome symptoms include pain that occurs more frequently, lasts longer than 24 hours, or occurs with a fever.<\/p>\n

colic pain<\/strong> \u2014 This type of pain comes in waves. It often begins and ends suddenly and is often severe. Kidney stones and gallstones are common causes of this type of abdominal pain.<\/p>\n

Causes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Many different conditions can cause abdominal pain. The key is to know when you need to seek medical help. Sometimes, you may only need to call a healthcare provider if your symptoms persist.<\/p>\n

Less serious causes of abdominal pain include:<\/strong><\/p>\n