Stomach Pain
Stomach/Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain is pain that occurs between the chest and pelvic regions. Abdominal pain can be crampy, achy, dull, intermittent, or sharp. It’s also called a stomachache. However, your abdomen is considered much more than just your stomach, as it includes several vital organs within the area just below your chest to your groin. Essentially, this means that pain in your abdomen can originate from any one of these, so it’s important to pay attention to symptoms.
One way to diagnose a health problem is to analyze substances in your body. This may mean drawing blood, taking a stool sample, or collecting a sample of saliva, among other options. Blood tests and urine tests are among the most common tests for abdominal pain. Depending on the results, you may need further tests.
Abdominal Pain Symptoms & Causes
Abdominal pain can indicate several medical problems ranging from mild to severe, depending on other symptoms you may be experiencing. Pain can be caused by anything from acid reflux to a urinary tract infection; ongoing conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or endometriosis; or emergency situations such as appendicitis or food poisoning.
When you should seek emergency treatment:
Stomach, Abdomen Pain
According to the Mayo Clinic, seek emergency medical treatment if you have abdominal pain with any of the following:
Relating to an accident or injury
Pain in your chest, neck or shoulder
Accompanied by shortness of breath or dizziness
Vomiting blood
Black or bloody stool
Blood in your urine
Swollen and tender abdomen
High fever
Persistent nausea or vomiting
Because numerous conditions can cause abdominal pain, visit KnowNOW Health today to determine severity.