Aching, pulling, dull pain in the lower abdomen, in the right and left sides

Aching in the abdomen is a common symptom. She can warn about minor violations or the development of serious diseases. Therefore, even weakly expressed painful sensations should not be left without attention.

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Causes of the aching abdominal pain

It is important to understand that even minor pain indicates a malfunction in the body. According to statistics, in most cases this phenomenon indicates the development of the inflammatory process in the body.

The most common causes of aching pain in the abdomen are:

• infection in the uterus, uterine shirts or appendages;
• gastritis, ulcer;
• pinching of the spine;
• heartache;
• infection of the abdominal cavity;
• mechanical damage (injury or shock);
• circulatory disorders.

If you have symptoms, you should consult your doctor.

Risk factors

• the use of poor-quality food products;
• chronic diseases;
• inflammatory processes;
• alcohol abuse.

To find out what caused the pathology, you should contact a specialist and take a survey. After the doctor can diagnose and prescribe an effective treatment.

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Symptoms

The first signs of aching pain:

1. Weakness. The person's appetite disappears, a feeling of deep depression. The skin can acquire a painful pale color;
2. Increased temperature. In inflammatory processes, fever, fever, or chills may occur;
3. Muscle Pain. As a result of the aching pain occurs tension in the muscles of the abdomen and limbs.

What are the pains?

Depending on the cause of the onset, experts identify several types of aching pain in the abdomen. You should pay attention to the place where the pain is felt. It can indicate the development of serious pathologies of internal organs.

Aching in the right side of the abdomen. This is one of the most common problems of modern people. It can suddenly appear and disappear itself after a while. Experts identify a huge number of reasons that can provoke it. The most dangerous of them:

• appendicitis. In this case, the pain remains for 12 hours. They can occur at any time of the day. Often, appendicitis manifests with aching pain in the abdomen and nausea. You can not ignore discomfort. First of all it is necessary to call an ambulance;
• inflammation of the gallbladder or cholecystitis. In addition to aching pain, a person feels bitterness in the mouth;
• kidney pathology. If a person has problems with the kidneys, he feels a pain in his stomach, which gives in the back;
• hepatitis or other liver diseases. One of the main symptoms is the yellowness of the skin;
• a stomach ulcer, a gastritis.

If there is aching pain in the right side of the abdomen, especially men should be particularly attentive. Because e can talk about the development of chronic prostatitis.

Aching pain in the left side of the abdomen, as well as aching pain in the abdomen to the right, indicate the development of diseases. Often, pain occurs as a result of pathologies of the intestine, stomach or spleen.

Pain in the left side at the top can talk about the development of gastritis. In addition to pain, a person experiences nausea.

Aching pain in the left side at the bottom of the abdomen  is a sign of pathologies of the intestine. The main symptoms: stool, bloating. In the event of discomfort, it is necessary to revise the diet, exclude muffins, bread, fresh fruit and dairy products. If the condition does not improve, you should consult a specialist.

Pancreatitis or inflammation in the pancreas is also accompanied by pain in the left side. Additional symptoms: vomiting, nausea, hyperthermia.

Aching in the abdomen, giving in the back. Unpleasant feelings a person experiences in the morning. In some cases, the pain subsides, but sometimes the pain is very strong and does not allow a person to work or rest normally.

There are several reasons for the occurrence of pain of this nature:

1. Diseases of the spinal cord;
2. Pathologies of the nervous system;
3. Heart diseases;
4. Diseases of the respiratory system.

It is impossible to establish a diagnosis independently. Only after the examination the doctor will be able to name the true cause of aching pain in the abdomen and lower back and prescribe the treatment. Self-medication can lead to irreparable consequences.

Aching in the middle of the abdomen  arises from irregular or irregular nutrition, frequent stress, chronic depression or overexertion. Often the pain is accompanied by heartburn, vomiting and a constant eructation.

The pain of such a plan can be signs of appendicitis, hernia, ulcers, pleurisy, cystitis, colitis, tumors, erosion of the cervix. Without the results of the tests, it is impossible to establish the exact cause and start treatment.

Often  aching pain in the abdomen at night  is a sign of an ulcer. This is due to the fact that at night the stomach is empty. In this case, you should pay attention to the chair. If it is a dark color, it means that the ulcers began to bleed. Often people suffer from this disease, unstable to stress, tense and nervous.

In the navel area are systems and organs, the pathologies of which can trigger the onset of painful sensations. Aching abdominal pain in the navel can be a sign of intestinal obstruction, umbilical hernia, tumor formation, flatulence, pregnancy, or abnormalities of the urethra.

The aching pain in the abdomen after eating testifies to the presence of gastritis. There is also a sharp loss of appetite.

Particular attention should be paid to the localization of painful sensations in the navel:

• aching abdominal pain below the navel - a symptom of enteritis, ulcerative colitis, endometriosis, Crohn's disease, pathology of the small or large intestine;
• aching pain in the abdomen above the navel - gastropathy or duodenal ulcer, stomach.

Children can also experience pain near the navel. One of the reasons is too rapid development of the gastrointestinal tract.

Aching pain in the abdomen in the morning  is a sign of the presence of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. It can be dysfunction of the intestine, stomach or liver pathology. To establish an accurate diagnosis, specialists conduct an examination of the spleen and gall bladder.

Also aching pain in the morning can occur as a result of large breaks between meals. Even after breakfast, the symptoms go away.

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How does aching pain show up depending on age and gender?

Appearance of dull aching pain in the abdomen is subject to both women and men. Also, unpleasant symptoms can spread to young children. It depends on many factors. However, according to statistics, men are more likely to suffer from this problem.

Why do aching abdominal pains occur in men?

Pain that is aching in nature, occurs as a result of the development of pathologies of the genitourinary system, gastritis, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, gemmoroya or stomach ulcers. Often this is due to the fact that representatives of the stronger sex are more often subjected to physical stress and do not follow the correctness of nutrition.

Aching pain in the lower abdomen and groin  is a symptom of prostatitis. If the disease worsens, the temperature rises, urination frequently occurs, constipation or pain during constipation may occur.

Aching in the abdomen and diarrhea  occur with:

• myocardial infarction. People who suffer from diabetes mellitus may develop a disease under the guise of normal food poisoning;
• ulcerative colitis. This disease is characterized by abdominal pain, impurities of blood in the stool and a sharp increase in temperature;
• intestinal obstruction. In addition to aching pain, the patient experiences vomiting and nausea.

With inflammation of appendicitis, pain also arises. To avoid unpleasant consequences and complications, when manifesting the first pain, you should contact a medical institution.

The causes of aching abdominal pain in women

Experts distinguish several groups of causes that cause painful sensations:

1. Functional. These reasons include unstable menstrual cycle, bleeding in the uterus, stagnation of menstrual blood, the onset of ovulation;
2. Organic (cyst or uterine myoma, previous abortion, intrauterine device, inflammation of the gallbladder).

Aching in the abdomen and weakness  are symptoms of chronic or acute salpingo-oophoritis. Inflammation extends to the uterine appendages. In most cases, the disease occurs in girls under 30 years. If the disease is not cured in time, it can lead to infertility.

The development of pathology contributes to hypothermia, disturbances in the immune system, promiscuous sex life. Gradually the inflammation intensifies and spreads. In acute form of the disease, a woman experiences  aching pain in the abdomen lying. In this case, you urgently need to see a gynecologist.

In many women, menstruation is painful. As a rule, there is  aching pain in the lower abdomen in the middle of the cycle. This period may be accompanied by minor bleeding of the ovary, which bring discomfort and pain. After a while, if there are no diseases and pathologies, the pain passes by itself.

The intensity of pain is affected by the characteristics of the woman's body. If the distance between the ovary and the abdominal cavity is small, the pain will be more pronounced.

Also, pain in the middle of the cycle occurs with gynecological diseases - myoma of uterus, inflammatory process in appendages, acute form of cystitis, ovarian cyst.

If the pain does not go away within 3-4 hours, you should consult your doctor. Because this may indicate the presence of serious diseases.

Especially attentive should be future mothers. However, not always  aching abdominal pain during pregnancy  indicates serious problems. This can be the result of natural changes in the female body. To exclude the possibility of having diseases, it is better to consult a doctor.

During pregnancy, the abdomen grows and presses on the bladder, resulting in frequent urge to urinate and a slight aching pain. The enlargement of the uterus is also accompanied by mildly painful sensations.

Pathologies that trigger the onset of a drawing noisy pain:

• ectopic pregnancy. If the fetal egg failed to reach the uterus, and it lingered in the fallopian tube. Attacks of pain appear around the 8th week of pregnancy. As the embryo grows there is  aching pain in the legs and in the lower abdomen. Pathology requires urgent surgical intervention;
• premature birth. Aching in the lower abdomen after 22 weeks may indicate a threat of premature birth. Pain sensations can be felt in the lower back, sometimes they become cramped in character. To avoid premature birth, urgently need to call an ambulance;
• miscarriage. In the first trimester, aching pain can be a symptom of a miscarriage. Increases the tone of the uterus, and bloody discharge begins. To avoid unceasing bleeding, which is a sign of the irreversibility of the process, you need to see a doctor.

Any future changes and discomfort in the abdomen should be told by the mother to the doctor. This will help to avoid irreparable consequences and endure a healthy baby.

Aching in the abdomen of a child

Children, as well as adults, have unpleasant sensations in the abdomen. The cause of their appearance may be infection, appendicitis, liver disease, pathology of the genitourinary system.

Also, pain can be the result of stress or fear. In this case, the child does not pretend. If the baby is worried or afraid of something, he has pain in the abdomen. In this case, you need to contact a neurologist or a psychologist.

Self-determination of the cause of aching pain is impossible. In order not to harm a child's health, it is necessary to consult a specialist and undergo a survey.

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Diagnostics of the aching abdominal pain

Diagnostics plays a very important role. Correctly selected methods will help to establish an accurate diagnosis and choose an effective treatment. First of all, the expert assesses the nature of pain. Further it is necessary to hand over analyzes.

Instrumental diagnosis of pain includes:

• an x-ray of the abdominal cavity;
• Ultrasound. The study helps to determine the presence or absence of stones in the gallbladder, appendicitis;
• endoscopy;
• computed tomography.

These methods help determine the cause of discomfort.

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Differential diagnosis

To establish the correct diagnosis, specialists conduct differential diagnosis. Aching pain is characteristic of many pathologies of internal organs. Differential methods contribute to determining the exact cause.

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Treatment of the aching abdominal pain

Treatment depends on the characteristics of the disease, which triggered the onset of pain. Therefore, self-medication can lead to irreparable consequences. Only a specialist can prescribe medications for the treatment of pain.

The most effective drugs from the anti-inflammatory group are:

1. Ibuprofen. The drug removes the inflammatory process and has an analgesic effect. Used as an auxiliary substance. To relieve pain, the drug is taken 3 times a day for 400 milligrams. Contraindications: ulcerative colitis, children under six years old, kidney and liver pathology. Take the drug can only be prescribed by a doctor;
2. But-shpa. The remedy belongs to a group of analgesics that help to relieve spasm and act on the musculature of the abdomen. The dose is set by the specialist depending on the patient's condition and the nature of the pain. It is strictly prohibited to take the drug to people with heart failure, low blood pressure and prostatic hyperplasia;
3. Maalox. The drug has an enveloping effect, promotes the excretion of bile, lowers the level of acidity in the body. Children older than 15 years and adults to eliminate discomfort can take 1-2 tablets once a day. The drug in the form of a suspension is taken in a dose of 15 ml once a day;
4. Aspirin. The drug can be taken to alleviate pain in gynecological diseases, which are accompanied by painful sensations of noisy character. Single dose - 1 tablet. With ulcers or diabetes, the drug should not be taken.

Since medications can cause a number of complications, you should not use them without consulting a specialist.

In some cases, specialists recommend resorting to physiotherapeutic treatment. This method is effective in the occurrence of aching pain in women. Treatment includes:

• magnetotherapy;
• inductotherapy;
• UHF.

Procedures help get rid of cystitis, colpitis, pyelonephritis, relieve pain during menstruation. They are also recommended for gastritis.

Homeopathy

To alleviate the patient's condition and stop the pain can be with the help of homeopathic medicines. They are effective for the treatment of young children.

Calcium carbonicum is a drug that helps to alleviate pain in the stomach and stomach, relieves of protracted constipation. Single dose - 1 pea for babies, 3 peas for children up to 3 years, 5 peas for adults. The drug is taken before meals.

Anacardium oriental is a homeopathic drug that will help get rid of so-called "hungry" pain. The doses are set by the attending physician.

Arnica. The drug is recommended for the development of female diseases, pathologies of the digestive system, violations of the genitourinary system. Method of administration: tablets are taken 2 times a day for 2 tablets (30 minutes before and 30 minutes after meals).

Antimonium tartarikum. Removes spasms, nausea, helps to get rid of aching pain caused by stressful situation, female pathologies, improves appetite.

Alternative medicine and aching abdominal pain

If a person knows exactly what triggered the emergence of painful sensations, you can resort to alternative treatment:

• with gastritis, you can remove discomfort with butter (1 pack), honey (0.5 kg) and aloe vera leaf. First, on a water vapor, melt the butter and mix it with honey. After you add the aloe. The mixture must be placed in the oven for 2.5-3 hours at a low temperature. The composition is taken one tablespoon before meals three times a day;
• from the pains provoked by a stomach ulcer, will help to get rid of flax seeds. To prepare the broth, a tablespoon of seeds is poured with 1 glass of warm water and brought to a boil. Kiseleobrazny broth can be taken 6-7 times a day, regardless of food intake;
• pancreatitis helps oats. Glass of grains must be washed and poured with cold boiled water. Next, the oats should be thoroughly dried and grinded with a coffee grinder. Flour the flour and bring to a boil. The mixture should be taken several sips.

With gastritis, ulcers, increased acidity or intestinal colic, you can resort to treatment with herbs. The most effective is tea made from peppermint, plantain (leaves), marigold, chamomile, St. John's wort and dandelion root. Herbs must be mixed and boiled, with a teaspoon counting on a glass of water.

For the treatment of chronic pancreatitis, you can use a decoction of St. John's wort, burdock root, wormwood, string and horsetail. Infusion take 0.5 glasses 3 times a day, about 30 minutes before the main meal.

To ease the condition with an ulcer, tea from mint and dogrose will help. Take it is necessary for severe attacks of pain.

If the disease has been started or used inappropriate methods, it can not be avoided without surgical treatment. Surgery is necessary for appendicitis, peritonitis, acute form of pancreatitis, and small intestine obstruction.

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Prevention

It is well known that it is easier to prevent the disease than to treat it. So do not forget about prevention. First of all, you need to take care of food. It should be saturated with useful vitamins and minerals. It is better to exclude fatty and spicy food. In addition, you should adhere to the diet.

Regular physical activity will help to avoid the development of various pathologies of internal organs.

And the main thing, at display of the first unpleasant signs, it is necessary to address to the expert.

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Forecast

If the diagnosis was correctly established and the therapy was performed on time, the prognosis will be favorable. 

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