Belly Pain
Almost everyone at least once in his life experiences the belly pain. It’s that much common ailment of human body. It’s a disease itself can be the symptoms to many other diseases. Most of the causes are not serious and can be treated, but most serious ones need expert intervention. It can be sign of serious illness.
Causes :
As it is very common and observed in many cases, causes can vary. Some of the most common causes are:
1. Indigestion
2. Constipation
3. Stomach virus
4. Menstrual cramps
5. Food poisoning
6. Food allergies
7. Gas
8. Lactose intolerance
9. Ulcers
10. Pelvic inflammatory disease
11. Hernia
12. Gallstones
13. Kidney stones
14. Endometriosis
15. Crohn's disease
16. Urinary tract infection
17. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
18. Appendicitis
Symptoms :
See the doctor immediately if you observe following symptoms.
1. Severe Pain.
2. Infrequent urination.
3. Fever.
4. Vomiting.
5. Unable to pass gas.
6. The abdomen is tender to touch.
7. Problems in breathing.
Diagnosis :
Complete physical evaluation of patient will let physician to diagnose 90% of cases. Diagnosis includes following tests.
1. Blood count, Urea, Liver function tests.
2. Urinalysis.
3. X- rays and ECG.
4. Endoscopy and colonoscopy.