Stomach ache
Last reviewed: 20.11.2021
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Pain in the abdomen can indicate many pathologies. Depending on the accompanying symptoms, you can identify the following causes of these pains:
- Appendicitis;
- Ectopic pregnancy;
- Menstruation or premenstrual syndrome;
- Ovarian cyst rupture;
- Adnexitis;
- Cystitis;
- Inguinal hernia;
- Intestinal obstruction;
- Prostatitis.
[What causes and how to recognize abdominal pain?
Diagnosis of abdominal pain depends on the nature and type of pain and the exact location of the localization.
With appendicitis, abdominal pain starts from the epigastric region, gradually spreading down the abdomen, accompanied by fever, nausea and vomiting. When the pain moves, they become more intense, not allowing the patient to walk normally. With these symptoms, an urgent call for an ambulance is needed. An operation should be performed for treatment.
With ectopic pregnancy abdominal pains sharp and piercing, can give to the rectum and lead to severe dizziness and even loss of consciousness. There may be a bleeding, vomiting. In such cases urgent surgical intervention is necessary. Similar signs occur when the ovarian cyst ruptures.
Premenstrual syndrome and period of menstruation for many women are inextricably linked with abdominal pain. In this case, there is tearfulness and irritability, swelling and soreness of the mammary glands, a general deterioration in the state of health. To facilitate the condition, sedatives are taken - trypsidan, persen, sedasen, novopassit, sedafiton. For immediate relief of pain syndrome, analgesics are used - ibuprofen, ketones, paracetamol, no-shpu, dexalgin.
Pain in the abdomen with cystitis is cutting, localized at the very bottom of the abdomen and accompanied by painful urination. Locally use Vaseline, cod liver oil, sea buckthorn oil, which have enveloping properties. When acute cystitis requires sexual rest and bed rest, diet, regular drinking (about two liters per day), vitamins and minerals, in no case can not be supercooled. With acute pain, rectal or vaginal analgesic candles are prescribed.
Adnexitis in women often causes pain in the abdomen. They can occur along with nausea, fever, irradiate to the lumbar region. For treatment, antibiotics are prescribed for the purpose of a gynecologist. Gentamicin, kefzol, cefazolin, amoxicillin are mainly used. The causes of adnexitis are the infection on the vaginal mucosa (staphylococci, streptococci, yeast fungi). For prevention, it is necessary to use contraceptive methods for sexual intercourse, avoid prolonged hypothermia.
Sharp and sharp pains in the abdomen, greatly amplified when trying to strain, can be a sign of a pathology such as inguinal hernia. There is nausea, vomiting, bloody formations in the feces. Treatment is performed by surgery.
Pain in the abdomen with intestinal obstruction often cramped, gradually turning into dull and squeezing. There is bloating, lack of stool, nausea and vomiting. For diagnosis, an x-ray examination is prescribed. Treatment - surgical
Pain in the abdomen with prostatitis can be very diverse - from aching and stupid to sharp and piercing. Accompanied by frequent urination, a feeling of insufficient emptying of the bladder, premature ejaculation. With this disorder, you need the help of a urologist, an examination of the prostate gland, the delivery of blood tests, ultrasound examination or computed tomography. Treatment of prostatitis includes antibiotics, copious drinking, taking analgesics and rest.
The cause of pain in the abdomen may be the accumulation of gases in the digestive tract. Characteristic symptoms: bloating, belching, cramping pain. Strong abdominal pains in this case are eliminated with spasmolytics, for example, no-shpy. To alleviate the condition can also be with the help of smectic, linex, hilak-forte or activated carbon.
If the abdominal pains have arisen as a result of overeating and are accompanied by a weight in the stomach, you can drink green or black tea. It contains tannins that remove toxins from the body. Can also help mineral water - Morshinskaya, Mirgorodskaya, Borjomi, a decoction of mint with chamomile. Of the medications used mezim, festal, motoric, smektu, lineks, no-shpu. If abdominal pains after eating occur repeatedly or do not stop within 24 hours, seek help from a gastroenterologist - there may be a development of gastritis or other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Pain in the abdomen is just a symptom that can indicate the presence of various kinds of disorders. For correct treatment and elimination of the disease with the appearance of abdominal pain, consult a doctor.