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Abdominal pain can have many causes, such as indigestion, constipation, a stomach virus, menstrual cramps, lactose intolerance, ulcers, or pelvic inflammatory disease.
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It can also be associated with diarrhea, constipation, bloating, or flatulence
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, stomach ulcers
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, or reproductive complications.
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Gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach lining, can also cause abdominal pain.
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Other causes include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, ulcers, and pancreatitis.
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The most common cause of localized pain is stomach ulcers (open sores on the stomach’s inner lining).
Cramp-like pain may be associated with diarrhea, constipation, bloating, or flatulence. In people assigned female at birth, it can be associated with menstruation, miscarriage, or reproductive complications
Abdominal (Stomach) Pain: Causes and When to See a Doctor - Healthline
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Whether you've got a mild ache or serious cramps, abdominal pain can have many causes. For instance, you might have indigestion , constipation , a stomach virus or, if you're a woman, menstrual cramps .
You may also get abdominal pain if you're lactose intolerant or have ulcers or pelvic inflammatory disease
Why Does My Stomach Hurt? 17 Possible Causes of Stomach Pain - WebMD
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Stomach pain has a wide variety of causes and treatments. Some conditions, such as gallstones or appendicitis, may require surgery. Others, such as ulcers or infections, may be eased with medicine. And sometimes you may just have to get through a bout of stomach flu or a kidney stone until it passes.
Abdominal Pain: Causes, Types & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
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Overview: Gastritis is a general term for a group of conditions with one thing in common: Inflammation of the lining of the stomach. The inflammation of gastritis is most often the result of infection with the same bacterium that causes most stomach ulcers or the regular use of certain pain relievers. Drinking too much alcohol also can contribute to gastriti...
Symptoms: The signs and symptoms of gastritis include: 1. Gnawing or burning ache or pain (indigestion) in your upper abdomen that may become either worse or better with eating 2. Nausea 3. Vomiting 4. A feeling of fullness in your upper abdomen after eating Gastritis doesn't always cause signs and symptoms.
Causes: Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining. Weaknesses or injury to the mucus-lined barrier that protects the stomach wall allows digestive juices to damage and inflame the stomach lining. A number of diseases and conditions can increase the risk of gastritis, including inflammatory conditions, such as Crohn's disease.
Risk Factors: Factors that increase your risk of gastritis include: 1. Bacterial infection.Although infection with Helicobacter pylori is among the most common worldwide human infections, only some people with the infection develop gastritis or other upper gastrointestinal disorders. Doctors believe vulnerability to the bacterium could be inherited or could be c...
Complications: Left untreated, gastritis may lead to stomach ulcers and stomach bleeding. Rarely, some forms of chronic gastritis may increase your risk of stomach cancer, especially if you have extensive thinning of the stomach lining and changes in the lining's cells. Tell your doctor if your signs and symptoms aren't improving despite treatment for gastritis.
Gastritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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5 Reasons for Stomach Pain Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) IBS related abdominal pain may become worse after you eat a meal or if you are stressed. Constipation You may experience…
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