Stomach Pains And Their Common Causes
Almost everyone has experienced pain in the stomach
. This can be a result of many things; often by something the individual ate that upset their stomach. If the source of the stomach pain is the result of some type of food item, then many times a simple bowel movement will relieve the discomfort. Another cause of the common stomach ache can be something as simple as gas builds up in the intestinal tract brought on by certain foods or swallowing large amounts of air.
In other cases, the cause may be something less benign. Stomach pain may be due to an inflamed or distended organ in the abdominal area. In reality the pain sensation might not be exactly originating from the stomach whatsoever; it may possibly be coming from the spleen, gallbladder, pancreas, liver, or perhaps either of the intestinal tracts tracts. So although generally described as stomach pain, the root cause of the pain may or may not be coming from the stomach itself. The pain may be stemming from inflammation, distention, or even a problem with the blood supply to any of the aforementioned organs.
Appendicitis, diverticulitis, and colitis are common problems in the stomach region that are associated with some type of inflammation. Meanwhile, examples of problems due to stretching or distention of organs are the swelling of the liver due to hepatitis, an obstruction in the intestines, and gallstones that block the bile duct. When the problem is loss of blood supply to an organ, the person may be suffering from ischemic colitis or a related condition.
Aside from all these, additional illnesses and health conditions may give rise to discomfort in the stomach, despite the fact that there isn't any inflammation, distention nor loss of blood supply to the internal organs within the abdominal region. The little understood disorder known as IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) would be a prime example. When it comes to irritable bowel syndrome, the actual digestive tract muscle tissue contract atypically, creating muscle spasms which generate stomach pain. The nerves in the intestines also become very highly sensitive, and they can cause pain even though there is nothing apparently wrong in the intestinal region. This condition is called visceral hypersensitivity, and the pain it causes is called functional pain.... pain that is present even though there is no apparent cause of it.
As you can tell, there are any number of factors that can cause stomach pain, and as such it is very important that the actual root cause be pinpointed. By working closely with your doctor a proper treatment can be diagnosed and prescribed.
As an element of the identification course of action, the physician will likely need to ascertain the elements of the stomach pain including exactly how and the time it started out, its area, the length of time, and exactly what possibly sparks or reduces it. All these, called the pain characteristics, are important information that helps in diagnosing the condition.
With several circumstances, your physician may wish to carry out a comprehensive check-up and maybe even laboratory or radiological assessments. Sometimes, even surgery may be needed to diagnose the cause of stomach pain. When it comes to persistent stomach pain, diagnosis can be challenging because of all the various conditions and bodily organs that may be contributing. Even this can be complicated even further by the fact that the pain may not have any usual type of manifestation (atypical) or even be changing as time goes by.
Sometimes even with a thorough exam and laboratory testing, the patient may appear to be normal even though the persistent pain would indicate otherwise. Regardless of what may or may not be causing the pain, persistent or severe stomach pain is something that you should consult with your doctor about.
by: Jeff Neilan
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