Abdominal Pain
November 1, 2024
Online Clinic
Digestive & Urinary
The abdomen is the body region between the lower ribs and the pelvis. Many vital organs make up this body region.
Digestive Organs
Urinary Tract Organs
Female Reproductive Organs
Signs & Symptoms
- Mild to severe pain. It can feel dull or sharp.
- Acute (sudden) pain.
- Chronic pain. This is constant pain or pain that recurs over time.
The type of pain, its location, and other symptoms that come with it point to the cause.
Causes
Abdominal pain can be a symptom of a problem that affects any of the organs in the digestive tract.
- Artery diseases, such as a blocked artery or an aneurysm.
- Celiac disease
- Constipation
- Crohn’s disease
- Food borne illness
- Lactose intolerance
- Heartburn. Indigestion
- Infections, such as ones in the digestive tract and urinary tract
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Diverticulitis
- Kidney stones and gall stones
- Menstrual cramps or ovarian cysts in females
- Stomach ulcers
Treatment
Treatment depends on the cause. The key is knowing when it’s just a minor problem like a mild stomach ache or when it’s something worse. Pain that persists can be a sign of a medical condition or illness. Very severe abdominal pain usually needs immediate medical care.