What is the cause of the lower abdomen pain

Sometimes we experience dull pain in the lower abdomen, which is sometimes better and sometimes more painful. It is an indescribable feeling. We think we have an upset stomach, but the pain does not improve after taking medicine. This makes many people distressed. In fact, abdominal pain is mostly caused by digestive tract disorders. It is also closely related to other organs, such as the urinary tract, reproductive organs, etc., so it should be taken seriously.

Periumbilical pain or cramping that comes on suddenly and in fits. Intestinal roundworms (see Intestinal Parasites)

Pain in the upper abdomen or around the navel, relieved by antacids, often accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea Acute gastroenteritis or gastric ulcer

Intermittent cramping pain in the lower abdomen Intestinal dysfunction

Chronic, cyclical, rhythmic abdominal pain in the upper and middle abdomen with tenderness, which is closely related to diet. Peptic ulcer, active phase of the disease may cause persistent severe pain, pain radiating from the right side below the ribs to the right shoulder Cholecystitis or diaphragmatic disease

Paroxysmal pain like drilling top, accompanied by vomiting, and no pain at all during the intervals. Biliary ascariasis

Persistent right upper quadrant abdominal pain and tenderness over the liver, with jaundice Viral hepatitis

Lower abdominal pain, burning pain when urinating, frequent urination, cystitis or other urinary tract infections

Pain that begins in the lower back and then moves or spreads to the groin. Urinary tract disorders (such as urinary tract infections or kidney stones) may cause this type of pain.

Left lower quadrant abdominal pain, often with intermittent diarrhea and constipation Irritable colon or ulcerative colitis

Male, lower abdominal pain, groin swelling and discomfort hernia

Angina pain in the center of the upper abdomen radiating to the left shoulder

stomach ache

Abdominal pain is very common in daily life, and the causes are very complex. Pathologies of abdominal organs and diseases outside the abdominal cavity, such as chest diseases and spinal injuries, can cause abdominal pain.

Abdominal pain can be divided into acute and chronic. Acute abdominal pain has an acute onset and a short course; chronic abdominal pain has a slow onset and a long course.

(I) Common diseases that cause abdominal pain in the family

(1) Gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastritis, and gastric cancer.

(2) Diseases of the small intestine and colon, including common intestinal obstruction, appendicitis, enteritis, dysentery, and intestinal parasitic diseases.

(3) Biliary tract and pancreatic diseases such as cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, pancreatitis, and pancreatic head cancer.

(4) Acute and chronic hepatitis, liver cancer.

(5) Peritonitis, often secondary to gastrointestinal perforation and splenic rupture.

(6) Abdominal pain caused by chest organs, such as early lobar pneumonia and acute inferior wall myocardial infarction, is often misdiagnosed as abdominal organ disease.

(7) Diseases of the urinary and reproductive organs, such as kidney and ureteral stones, ectopic pregnancy, salpingitis, ovarian cyst torsion, acute cystitis, urinary tract infection, dysmenorrhea, etc.

(8) Abdominal pain caused by systemic diseases, such as diabetes.

(II) Differential diagnosis of abdominal pain

(1) If severe upper abdominal pain suddenly occurs after a full meal or drinking, gastric or duodenal perforation should be considered.

(2) Paroxysmal colic pain in the right upper abdomen radiates to the right shoulder, which is mostly caused by cholecystitis and cholelithiasis.

(3) Severe abdominal pain in the left middle of the upper abdomen, accompanied by vomiting, persistent pain, paroxysmal aggravation, and radiating to the side of the waist should be considered as acute pancreatitis.

(4) The pain starts in the upper abdomen and moves to the right lower abdomen a few hours later, accompanied by nausea and vomiting. This is usually acute appendicitis.

(5) If a woman suddenly experiences lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding after about 6 weeks of amenorrhea, she should consider an ectopic pregnancy. When women of childbearing age experience abdominal pain, gynecological acute abdomen must be considered.

(6) Paroxysmal colic in the flank or lower abdomen, radiating to the lower back, back, and perineum, accompanied by frequent urination and hematuria, indicates ureteral stones.

(7) Abdominal pain accompanied by diarrhea should be considered as infectious diseases such as enteritis, dysentery, and paracholera.

(8) Persistent abdominal pain accompanied by vomiting may be due to intestinal obstruction.

(III) Signs of acute abdomen

Abdominal pain varies from person to person and symptoms vary widely. The following points may serve as danger signs of acute abdominal pain and the patient must be sent to the hospital as soon as possible for further treatment.

(1) Abdominal pain that gradually worsens or becomes unbearable;

(2) accompanied by severe vomiting or hematemesis;

(3) accompanied by high fever;

(4) Accompanied by symptoms of peritoneal irritation, such as the abdominal muscles being as hard as boards and the abdomen being unable to be touched, the patient takes a posture of bending the knees and the waist to relieve abdominal pain.

(5) The patient develops symptoms of shock such as cold sweats, cold and clammy limbs, pale and bluish complexion, weak pulse, and low blood pressure.

(IV) Home care for abdominal pain

(1) Ask the patient to lie on his side with his legs bent to reduce abdominal muscle tension and relieve pain. For peritonitis, a semi-sitting position is preferred.

(2) Observe the nature, location, onset time, and accompanying symptoms of the abdominal pain, and identify the cause as soon as possible. When the cause of the disease is unknown, avoid blindly applying hot or cold compresses to the abdomen.

(3) When the cause of the disease is unclear, try not to use painkillers to avoid interfering with the nature of the pain and causing misdiagnosis.

(4) For diseases with clear causes such as enteritis, dysentery, gastritis, etc., appropriate analgesics can be used, such as belladonna tablets, Weishuping, 654?2, atropine, etc. If the abdominal pain does not subside after taking the medicine 1 to 2 times, go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time. Pay attention to doing electrocardiogram to rule out myocardial infarction, as well as X-ray and abdominal B-ultrasound examination.

(5) Dietary treatment is very important for abdominal pain caused by digestive system diseases. The diet for ulcer disease and gastritis should be easy to digest and soft; for pancreatitis, a light diet low in fat and protein should be given, and fasting is required in the acute phase. The direction of dietary treatment should be determined based on the condition of the disease. Appropriate dietary treatment can relieve abdominal pain.

(6) Relax your mind, maintain an optimistic attitude, get enough rest, and reduce abdominal pain caused by gastrointestinal neurosis.

(7) Abdominal pain caused by parasitic diseases should be treated with anthelmintic drugs, such as enterocolitica, levamisole, atilapine, and ascaridole.