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Appendicitis (inflammation of appendix) |
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Aneurysm of abdominal aorta |
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Cholecystitis (inflammation of the gall bladder) |
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Constipation |
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Crohn’s disease |
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Diverticulitis (inflammation of the diverticulum) |
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Endometriosis |
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Ectopic pregnancy |
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Excessive gas |
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Food poisoning |
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Food allergy |
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Gastroenteritis |
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Gallstones |
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) |
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Heartburn and acid reflux |
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Hernia |
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Inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS) |
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Intussusception (esp. in infants) |
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Kidney stones |
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Menstruation |
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Ovarian cysts or cancers |
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Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas) |
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Pelvic inflammatory diseases |
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Pneumonia |
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Shingles infection |
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Stomach or duodenal ulcers |
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Urinary tract infections |
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Uterine fibroids |
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Abdominal pain lasting for more than 5 hours and getting worse |
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Pain associated with vomiting - at least 3-4 times. |
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Inability to pass stools for more than 2 days. |
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Severe abdominal pain because of which the patient cannot move. |
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Pain accompanied by vomiting of blood/blood in stools. |
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Pain before and after meals. |
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Pain or difficulty in swallowing food. |
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Unexplained weight loss. |
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Abdominal pain during pregnancy. |
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Pain accompanied by burning sensation while urinating |
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Abdominal pain spreading to chest and shoulder. |
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Pain accompanied by fever. |
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Loss of appetite. |
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Trauma of chest or abdomen. |
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Increase in white cell count suggests some infection or inflammation. e.g. appendicitis, diverculitis, pancreatitis and so on |
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Enzymes amylase and lipase are elevated in pancreatitis. |
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Liver enzymes are elevated in gall stones attack. |
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Urine is laced with blood in the case of kidney stones. |
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A low haemoglobin count suggests internal bleeding. |
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X-ray of the abdomen may show pockets of air if any organ is perforated or obstructed. Barium X-rays reveal obstruction in intestines. |
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X-ray reflects kidney stones if present. |
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Ultrasound helps detect gallstones and infection/inflammation of appendix, pancreas, kidney, liver, intestinal obstruction, cysts in ovary, pelvic growth and so on |
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CT- Scan of abdomen will provide detailed information about the infection in abdomen related to various organs like liver, kidney, pancreas and large/small intestines. |
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MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is advised when there is suspicion of malignant tumor in abdominal cavity or in ovaries and so on |
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In case of mild pain, indulge in hot fomentation on abdomen and back. |
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If the pain is very severe and associated with vomiting, see your doctor immediately |
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Your doctor may give anti-spasmodic/pain killing medication or injections. |
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If your condition worsens, your doctor will administer I. V fluids to you and treat you with antibiotics. |
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Do not take medications on your own without the consent of your doctor. |
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Following a healthy diet and regular exercise can help you prevent Abdominal Pain |
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Eat green vegetables and fresh fruits. |
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Drink atleast 8 – 10 glasses of water daily. |
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Do not starve. Have frequent mini meals. |
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Stop smoking and alcohol consumption. |
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Do not sleep immediately after dinner. |
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Exercise regularly or atleast walk for about 20 – 30 minutes |
