Twelve causes of abdominal pain

Abdominal pain is one of the most common complaints. Often we do not pay attention to this, drink a painkiller and forget about what can be a harbinger of serious illnesses. After all, no pain arises just like that... Today we will tell you what can cause various abdominal pains.

1. Acute appendicitis: first it hurts in the upper abdomen and near the navel, then the pain covers the entire abdomen, and after a couple of hours it can be localized in the lower right abdomen. Signs: constant aching pain.

2. Acute pancreatitis: severe pain in the upper abdomen, which can radiate to the shoulders and back. Signs: nausea, vomiting, dry mouth.

3. Acute gastritis: pain in the epigastric region, heaviness after eating, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite.

4. Intestinal colic: cramping pain around the navel, weakness, chills.

5. Pyelonephritis: lower back pain, high fever.

6. Passage of a kidney stone: acute pain in the lower back and perineum, frequent urination.

7. Diseases of the stomach and intestines: pain after eating, bloating, belching.

8. Peptic ulcer: pain on an empty stomach, relieved after eating, heartburn, belching.

9. Cholecystitis: pain under the ribs on the right, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation.

10. Psychogenic pain: dull aching pain during stress, nausea.

11. Gynecological diseases: nagging pain in the lower abdomen.

12. Ovarian cyst or ectopic pregnancy: severe unilateral pain in the lower abdomen.