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Tags: health, wellness, pain treatment, abdominal pain
 There are many and different causes of abdominal pain. Such causes can range from being minor to threatening. Fortunately though, the minor causes are more apt to occur frequently rather than the serious ones. Abdominal pain generally originates from different parts and organs of the body. It could be from the esophagus, or from the stomach and the bowel.
For women, it may come from the female organ. Other sources can be the gall bladder and the rectum. When abdominal pain occurs due to the appendix, it is usually felt on the right lower quarter. If the gall bladder is involved, then the right upper quarter would be affected.
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When the problem has to do with the kidney, the back usually suffers. Stomach irregularities would usually cause pain in the upper abdomen. Conditions concerning the female organ, the bladder and the colon more often affects the lower abdomen. These are generally the cases, but there are exceptions to these symptoms.
Abdominal pain becomes intermittent when hollow organs such as the gall bladder or the colon are involved. It may resemble colic or gas pains. It would be a constant abdominal discomfort when solid organs such as the spleen, the kidney or the liver are affected. Again, exceptions happen to these rules.
The diverticula or colon out-pouchings can become inflamed, and this is yet another cause. Such a condition is called diverticulitis and seniors are more prone to suffer from it. A minor obstruction in the colon can also result to this condition. In severe cases and when bleeding occurs, a physician’s attention has to be sought immediately.
Localized abdominal pain is often suggestive of a serious condition rather than generalized pain in the area. But then again, there are many exceptions to this rule, too. When the problem is caused by minor viral infections or gas pain, then home treatments might be the simple solution. In chronic cases, surgery may be required.
The stomach should be empty to perform diagnostic tests and prompt surgery. Solid foods are to be avoided and one ought to just take sips of water or other clear fluids. In some minor cases, a good belch, bowel movement or letting gas out would remedy the problem. One should not hold back in this case.
An enema would help if one hasn’t moved bowels for several days. A warm bath would be helpful as well. For persistent abdominal pain, and evaluation in the doctor’s office or the emergency room might be necessary. As much as these rules seem to be so specific, there are exceptions.
For minor conditions such as heartburn, gas pains or gastroenteritis, treatments can easily be employed and the problem would be resolved within 24 hours. The causes of abdominal pain are varied. One should be keen on observing the symptoms and the nature of the pain. To get more thorough information, one can ask their health care provider or a medical expert.
Matters such as patient history and discussion of possible causes are also crucial in coming to an accurate diagnosis and in giving the most suitable treatment.
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The author of this article Rose Windale is a Health and Wellness Coach who has been successful with several natural health programs for many years. Rose recently published a step-by-step guide on how to lose weight the EASY way and become totally healthy and happy. More info on her life-changing eating habits plan HERE.
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