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'''Abdominal pain''' (also called a '''stomach ache''') is a pain or ache in the [[abdomen]]. Most stomach aches are not anything serious and will go away after a few days. |
'''Abdominal pain''' (also called a '''stomach ache''') is a pain or ache in the [[abdomen]]. Most stomach aches are not anything serious and will go away after a few days.<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Causes == |
== Causes == |
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They can be caused by different things, including [[food poisoning]], [[gastritis]], an [[ulcer]], [[hunger]], [[appendicitis]], [[stomach cancer]] or [[diverticulitis]] and others, listed below. |
They can be caused by different things, including [[food poisoning]], [[gastritis]], an [[ulcer]], [[hunger]], [[appendicitis]], [[stomach cancer]] or [[diverticulitis]] and others, listed below. |
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Common causes are listed with the symptoms associated with them:<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-10-18|title=Stomach ache|url=https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ache/|access-date=2024-06-01|website=nhs.uk|language=en}}</ref> |
Common causes are listed with the symptoms associated with them:<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2017-10-18|title=Stomach ache|url=https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ache/|access-date=2024-06-01|website=nhs.uk|language=en}}</ref> |
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* Trapped wind ([[flatulence]]), causing bloating or increased flatulence |
* Trapped wind ([[flatulence]]), causing bloating or increased flatulence |
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* [[Indigestion]], causing heartburn, feeling sick, bloating and feeling full |
* [[Indigestion]], causing heartburn, feeling sick, bloating and feeling full |
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* [[Constipation]] and not being able to poo |
* [[Constipation]] and not being able to poo |
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* Stomach bug or food poisoning, resulting in watery poos, feeling sick, [[vomiting]] |
* Stomach bug or food poisoning, resulting in watery poos, feeling sick, [[vomiting]] |
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===Other causes=== |
===Other causes=== |
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Do not self-diagnose. Types of stomach ache and possible less common causes: |
Do not self-diagnose. Types of stomach ache and possible less common causes:<ref name=":0" /> |
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*pain and [[cramps]] during a period, caused by [[period pain]] |
*pain and [[cramps]] during a period, caused by [[period pain]] |
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*sudden pain in the lower right-hand side, caused by [[appendicitis]] |
*sudden pain in the lower right-hand side, caused by [[appendicitis]] |
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*ongoing cramps, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, caused by [[irritable bowel syndrome]] (IBS) |
*ongoing cramps, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, caused by [[irritable bowel syndrome]] (IBS) |
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*bad ongoing pain that can go down the groin, and nausea, pain when peeing. These are caused by [[kidney stones]] |
*bad ongoing pain that can go down the groin, and nausea, pain when peeing. These are caused by [[kidney stones]] |
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*severe pain that lasts for hours in the centre of the |
*severe pain that lasts for hours in the centre of the abdomen or just under the ribs on the right-hand side, caused by gallstones |
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== References == |
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A pharmacist will be able to give advice on what might be causing a stomach ache, treatments that might help, and medicines for constipation and indigestion. |
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[[Category:Pain]] |
[[Category:Pain]] |
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[[Category:Digestive system]] |
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Latest revision as of 00:34, 11 July 2024
Abdominal pain (also called a stomach ache) is a pain or ache in the abdomen. Most stomach aches are not anything serious and will go away after a few days.[1]
Causes
[change | change source]They can be caused by different things, including food poisoning, gastritis, an ulcer, hunger, appendicitis, stomach cancer or diverticulitis and others, listed below.
Common causes are listed with the symptoms associated with them:[1]
- Trapped wind (flatulence), causing bloating or increased flatulence
- Indigestion, causing heartburn, feeling sick, bloating and feeling full
- Constipation and not being able to poo
- Stomach bug or food poisoning, resulting in watery poos, feeling sick, vomiting
Other causes
[change | change source]Do not self-diagnose. Types of stomach ache and possible less common causes:[1]
- pain and cramps during a period, caused by period pain
- sudden pain in the lower right-hand side, caused by appendicitis
- ongoing cramps, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- bad ongoing pain that can go down the groin, and nausea, pain when peeing. These are caused by kidney stones
- severe pain that lasts for hours in the centre of the abdomen or just under the ribs on the right-hand side, caused by gallstones
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Stomach ache". nhs.uk. 2017-10-18. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
