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Dr M G Srinivas
MD, DM (Gastro)
Sr. Surgical Gastroenterologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Experience: 12 years
Location: Nellore
By Medicover Hospitals / 14 May 2021
The most common complaint in children and adults is stomach aches. The fact is that abdominal pain or discomfort can be caused due to various causes. It's also possible that the issue isn't with your stomach. Many important organs, such as liver, pancreas, gall bladder, and intestines, are dwelling in your torso and are near to one another. A problem with one of these could be the source of your discomfort.
We frequently overlook stomach pain and turn to home remedies and over-the-counter medications to relieve it. To avoid worsening the condition, it is always good to visit a doctor and address the issue.
Let us understand the common causes of stomach pain for children, women and men.
Stomach aches are common among children. The most common symptom in a child is stomach pain, which may or may not be life-threatening. If a child is experiencing stomach ache, then the parents can look for the following common symptoms:
If the discomfort does not go away in 24 hours, grows worse, or the child has frequent stomach aches, he or she may have a significant problem. The pain might also indicate the presence of:
Article Context:
- Causes in Children
- Causes in Men or Women
- When to visit a Doctor?
- Home Remedies
- Frequently Asked Questions
Causes in Children
- Constipation
- Gas
- Food allergy or intolerance
- Air swallowing
- Stomach flu or food poisoning
- Abdominal migraine
- Colic
- Heartburn or acid reflux
- Pain caused by anxiety or depression
- Strep throat or mononucleosis (“mono”)
- Appendicitis
- Gallstones
- Stomach ulcer
- Hernia
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis)
- Intussusceptions
- Sickle cell disease crisis
- Torsion (twisting) of the testicle
- Torsion (twisting) of the ovary
- Tumor or cancer
- Urinary tract infection
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Causes in Men or Women
Other possible causes include:
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Crohn’s disease
- Food poisoning
- Food allergies
- Gas
- Hernia
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Endometriosis
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm
- Bowel blockage
- Ovarian cancer
- Low blood flow to the intestines
When to visit a Doctor?
- Despite the treatment, if your pain persists
- If you get blood in your stool or urine
- High fever
- If your pain is severe or excruciating
- Symptoms not improving after treatment
- Blood vomiting
- Trouble in breathing
- Constant vomiting
- Swell in belly
Home Remedies
- Drinking plenty of water
- Eat Yogurt or Mint
- Drink lime juice
- Aloe juice
- Coconut wate
- Avoid eating spicy foods
- Sip ginger tea
- Cut out of fast food and chew slowly
- Increase the intake of fiber
- Avoid the consumption of alcohol
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Abdominal pain can occur anywhere in the abdomen, from the ribs to the pelvis. The pain is commonly referred to as stomach pain or a stomachache, but it can originate in a variety of internal organs other than your stomach.
Medicines containing loperamide (Imodium) or bismuth subsalicylate (Kaopectate or Pepto-Bismol) may help relieve diarrhoea cramps. Acetaminophen (Aspirin Free Anacin, Liquiprin, Panadol, Tylenol) may be useful for other types of pain.
Within 48 hours, an upset stomach usually goes away on its own. However, stomach pain can sometimes indicate a more serious health issue. When it comes to stomach pain, know when to seek medical help. If your symptoms don't go away after a day or two, you should see a doctor.
