General Abdominal Pain, Bloating, Flatulence:
Abdominal pain, bloating, and flatulence are common symptoms that can accompany a variety of conditions. It’s important to get a diagnosis and treatment for any abdominal pain, as it can signal the presence of a serious health problem.
Here are some things to watch for when evaluating abdominal pain:
- Is the pain localized to the lower abdomen or upper abdomen?
- Does the pain increase with Activity?
- Is there vomiting or diarrhea?
- Is there blood in the stool?
- Does the pain occur after eating or after a meal?
- Is it constant or intermittent?
- Is there fever?
- Where does the pain occur?
Diagnosis Abdominal pain is a common complaint, and it can occur for many different reasons. The most likely diagnosis depends on the type of abdominal pain that you are experiencing.
The following list is a general guideline of where abdominal pain occurs and what it may be associated with. The most common causes of pain in the abdomen are:
- Abdominal adhesions
- Anorectal pain (rectal)
- Appendicitis
- Ascending colon cancer
- Bowel obstruction
- Celiac disease
- Cervical cancer
- Colon cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn’s disease
- Diverticulitis
- Gallbladder disease
- Gastrointestinal infections
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Ileus
- Intestinal obstruction
- Intussusception
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Pancreatic cancer
- Pancreatitis
- Rectal cancer
- Stomach ulcers
- Ulcerative colitis
While most cases can be resolved with a simple diagnosis and appropriate treatment, some may require more extensive evaluation or intervention. When seeking help, it is important to be as specific as possible about the symptoms and pain you are experiencing and the range of activities you have been unable to complete due to them.
Are you suffering from general abdominal pain, bloating, and flatulence? If so, you may be a good candidate for Naturopathic medicine. Naturopathic doctors use a variety of natural methods to treat patients with general abdominal pain, including diet and lifestyle changes, acupuncture, and massage.
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