Monday, November 30, 2020

Abdominal Pain - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Prof. D. Kannan, Senior Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist at Kauvery Hospital, helps us understand abdominal pain symptoms, its causes, and treatment.

Our abdomen often called the "Temple of Surprises," has nine compartments, in which the upper abdomen, the middle abdomen, and lower abdomen are divided into 3 compartments each. 

Abdominal Pain - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments



Causes of abdominal pain


Abdominal pain is related to the organs underlying a particular area. Depending on the area, the doctor can diagnose the reason.

Upper abdominal pain

The organs in the upper abdomen include the liver, gall bladder, stomach, and spleen. If there is pain in the upper abdomen's right side, it could be a problem with the liver or the gall bladder. Gall stones are a frequent reason. If it is the upper left, it could be the stomach that is affected. 

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Middle abdominal pain

The middle of the abdomen includes the kidneys, pancreas, transverse colon, and small intestine. Any pain around this region could be due to pancreatitis. It could also be an infection or inflammation of the small intestine. If there is shooting pain from the middle of the back to the front and down to the groin, it could be a problem with the kidneys.

Lower abdominal pain

The lower abdomen consists of the appendix, large intestine, rectum, urinary tract, and bladder. If there is localized pain in the left lower abdomen, it could be appendicitis. If the pain is in the lower abdomen above the groin, it could be a UTI or an ovarian problem.

Home care for abdominal pain during the pandemic

Most abdominal pain can be eased with medication and antacids, which your doctor can prescribe over the phone. If it is very severe, it better to go to the hospital.

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