Abdominal pain facts

Abdominal pain facts

• Abdominal pain is pain that is felt in the part of the trunk below the ribs and above the pelvis.
• Abdominal pain comes from organs within the abdomen or organs adjacent to the abdomen.
• Abdominal pain is caused by inflammation, distention of an organ, or by loss of the blood supply to an organ. Abdominal pain in irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) may be caused by contraction of the intestinal muscles or hyper-sensitivity to normal intestinal activities.
• The cause of abdominal pain is diagnosed on the basis of thecharacteristics of the pain, physical examination, and testing. Occasionally, surgery is necessary for diagnosis.
• 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.

Facts on Abdominal Pain

Feel the Pain

Pain that flares up from just under your rib cage to above the pelvis bone, in front and on both sides is generally referred to as abdominal pain. Determine whether this uncomfortable feeling is caused by something wrong inside your abdominal cavity or by a pulled muscle or aching bone first off. The good news is that abdominal pain can often be a signal from the body to make a change of some kind. The bad news is that pain in the abdomen can be a sign of a serious problem.

Pick up the Pace

Extreme athletes and exercise fanatics often over-extend their limits and don't know when to slow down. Someone who suddenly decides to develop a six-pack overnight may take on a rigorous workout of ab crunches. Putting that kind of sudden strain on muscles which have not been used so heavily will create pain. Starting any kind of exercise slowly always creates a much better environment, not only for overall health and pain prevention, but for the muscle improvement too.

Wait it Out

Take a break form any routines to see if the abdominal pain passes. Pushing on the area can determine if there is tenderness inside as well as creating even more pain. If it hurts when you push it, stop pushing and see what happens. The body needs a rest now and then.

Step on the gas

Eating poorly can be a major cause of abdominal pain. If you don't get enough roughage, you can develop acolon blockage. However, too much roughage can give you severe gas pains that make you feel like you're having a heart attack. A good bowel movement can relieve a host of problems that cause abdominal pain. However, worrying about making an impolite sound or smell in a crowded room may leave you doubled over in pain. Letting out a good fart could relieve that tension and the accompanying pain, but step outside or in a bathroom if you feel one coming.

Get out of the way

A doctor needs to be involved if rest, gentle exercise and regularity don't seem to solve the problem. Abdominal pain can be a sign of some serious diseases such as appendicitis, colitis, diverticulitis or gallstones. Emergency treatment is in order if you've eliminated lifestyle factors and still find yourself in pain. Be prepared with a history of the pain to help the doctor find the right diagnose. At the hospital, they will take blood tests to confirm any disease, but you should describe your symptoms, their severity and length.