Abdominal pain is a sense of unease perceived in the abdominal cavity or in the area of the body between the end of the basin and the beginning of the ribs. The causes for abdominal pain are many and very different. They can include: trauma, tumours of different types, intestinal infections and autoimmune diseases.
The abdominal pain can be accompanied by conditions such as: nausea, vomiting, belching, flatulence or rumbling. Depending on the cause, the pain can manifest itself continuously or by spasms (intermittent and repeated contractions), with peaks of acute pain alternating with periods of absence of pain.
What kind of diseases can be associated with abdominal pain?
The following diseases may be associated with abdominal pain:
- Acetonemia
- Anaphylaxis
- Aortic aneurysm
- Abdominal angina
- Angina pectoris
- Appendicitis
- Calculations gallbladder
- Kidney stones
- Bladder Cancer
- Celiac disease
- Cervicitis
- Chlamydia
- Renal colic
- Colitis
- Ulcerative colitis
- Coronary artery disease
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Ebola
- Endometriosis
- Hepatitis
- Epididymitis
- Favism
- Cystic fibrosis
- Herpes zoster
- Gastroenteritis
- Viral gastroenteritis
- Gonorrhea
- Myocardial infarction
- Lactose intolerance
- Food intolerance
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Leukemia
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Malaria
- Cat-scratch disease
- Chagas disease
- Wilson disease
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Crohn's disease
- Bowel obstruction
- Orchitis
- Pancreatitis
- Pyelonephritis
- Poliomyelitis
- Prostitis
- Salmonella
- Scarlet fever
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Fatty liver
- Typhus
- Trauma
- Testicular cancer
- Liver cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Duodenal ulcer
- Smallpox
- Chickenpox
Remember that, this is not an exhaustive list and it is highly recommended to consult your doctor, in case of symptom’s persistence.
What is the therapy for abdominal pain?
The diseases that are associated with abdominal pain are many and very diverse. Hence, in order to determine what is the appropriate remedy, it is significant to understand what is the base medical condition that underlies the symptom. Resting helps the patient to control the pain and supports recovery.
When is most likely to contact your doctor in case of abdominal pain?
In case of a trauma or if the patient is at risk for one of the associated diseases (see list of associated diseases).
