Knowing the source of pain in the stomach, we will deal with the ailments more efficiently, which is why it is so important to take into account the accompanying nausea or diarrhea before using the drug, instead of fighting the discomfort using the “random” method.
Often the cause of pain is the developing disease. We suggest how not to get lost in the alleged causes and take the right treatment immediately. In case of suspicion of any of the diseases, we should go to the doctor’s care as soon as possible.
The nature of the pain and the cause
- Symptoms of food poisoning or stomach flu include nausea, vomiting, weakness, diarrhea, abdominal pain and high body temperature. In this case, we should not reach for preparations to combat diarrhea or nausea, but focus on implementing an appropriate diet. In the first 2-3 days, drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. After this time, when the symptoms decrease, reach for a light broth, boiled potatoes or rice. Try to rest as much as possible. While the stomach flu virus is responsible for the symptoms, they will pass after a few days. If it doesn’t, be sure to see a doctor. If the above symptoms coexist, such as, for example, impaired speech and swallowing, double vision, it is most likely that you have been infected with botulism, which is a direct threat to life.
- Pain in the center of the abdomen that spreads to the back or right side, as well as gas, nausea and vomiting suggest an attack of biliary colic. Soreness usually worsens at night.
- Soreness manifested in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, which is getting stronger day by day, occurring simultaneously with fatigue, nausea, vomiting and fever, with the skin and whites of the eyes turning yellow, and the stool gaining a light color, indicates high the likelihood of pancreatic cancer or inflammation of the liver.
- Excessive stress, as well as irritable bowel syndrome, tend to manifest themselves through mucus in the stool, abdominal pain accompanied by constipation, or diarrhea, fatigue, nausea, bloating and gas after meals.
- We can suspect lactose intolerance when diarrhoea, gas, bloating and even “rumbling” are heard in the stomach after consuming milk.
- Abdominal hernia may be indicated by tenderness or even pain in the abdomen or groin, which occurs when bending over or standing up. It is not uncommon to feel a tumor located on the abdomen, in the groin just under the skin.
- If you complain of loss of appetite, heartburn, belching, gas, diarrhea, abdominal pain or vomiting, check for gastric inflammation or ulcers.
- Kidney stones usually occur with significant lower back pain that extends to the abdomen or groin. We urinate more often and with difficulty, sometimes it stops. It takes on a dark color, is bloody or smelly. We sweat, feel nauseous and tend to vomit.
- Bloody stools, which may contain pus, and diarrhea, weight loss, cramps, or abdominal pain indicate ulcerative colitis.
- Diverticulitis, on the other hand, is evidenced by chills, fever, thin stools, constipation or diarrhoea, spasmodic pain that increases after pressing the sore spot.