Many times a
person will suffer from stomach and back pain at the same time. There are many
conditions that may cause these feelings. Some of these problems may be serious
and life threatening. Most of the causes are not serious and can be readily
diagnosed and treated. Abdominal pain comes from organs within the abdomen or
organs adjacent to the abdomen. Abdominal pain can occur in any age group or
population.
Causes :
The
diagnosis of the cause of abdominal pain is challenging because the
characteristics of the pain may be atypical, tests are not always abnormal,
diseases causing pain may mimic each other, and the characteristics of the pain
may change over time.
Occasionally,
pain may be felt in the abdomen even though it is arising from organs that are
close to, but not within, the abdominal cavity. For example, conditions of the
lower lungs, the kidneys, and the uterus or ovaries can cause abdominal pain.
On the other hand, it also is possible for pain from organs within the abdomen
to be felt outside of the abdomen. For example, the pain of pancreatic
inflammation may be felt in the back. These latter types of pain are called
"referred" pain because the pain does not originate in the location
that it is felt. Rather, the cause of the pain is located away from where it is
felt (i.e., it is referred to a different area).
Some most
common are :
1. Indigestion
2. Constipation
3. Gas
4. Gallstones
5. Appendicitis
6. Kidney stones
7. Stomach virus
8. Menstrual cramps
9. Food poisoning
10. Food allergies
11. Lactose intolerance
12. Ulcers
13. Pelvic inflammatory disease
14. Hernia
15. Endometriosis
16. Crohn's disease
17. Urinary tract infection
18. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD)
Treatment
:
Treatment
plans for abdominal pain are individualized depending on the underlying cause,
the presence of coexisting diseases, the age and medical history of the
patient, and other factors. Treatment generally involves a multifaceted plan
that addresses.
Rest - First is rest. Lie down and rest
until you feel better. A warm washcloth or heating pad on the stomach for 20
minutes may help speed recovery.
Diet - Peppermint or ginger teas can help
ease nausea or stomach ache. Increase your daily intake of fiber to promote a
healthy gastrointestinal system. Also be sure to drink enough fluids.
Relaxation - Use relaxation exercises for mild
pains. Lie down in a quiet place; take deep, slow breaths; and think about
something pleasant. Listen to audiotapes that teach relaxation to learn relaxed
breathing, progressive muscle relaxation and autogenic relaxation techniques.
