What causes sudden abdominal cramps? 5 common factors

Many people often experience sudden and severe abdominal pain. The causes of pain in different parts of the abdomen are different. If sudden colic occurs in the lower right abdomen, it is likely caused by appendicitis. Do not take medicine indiscriminately and go for a check-up in time.

1. Causes of sudden abdominal cramps

Generally speaking, there are many causes such as 1. Pain in the upper and middle abdomen: A big reason is that you eat unclean food and your gastrointestinal tract is infected by bacteria such as E. coli. It is often accompanied by the feeling of wanting to defecate. 2. Pain in the lower left abdomen: It may be ulcerative colitis, and you may feel like having a bowel movement. The pain of ulcerative colitis is difficult to cure in a short period of time, so the pain will always be there. 3. Pain in the upper abdomen: It may be peptic ulcer. You can find the pain point by pressing it with your hand. The pain is more severe when you are on an empty stomach or after eating. I have learned about similar things in Health First Line before. 4. Pain in the lower right abdomen: There is a high possibility of appendicitis. You can find the pain point by pressing with your hand. 5. Pain in the upper abdomen and around the navel: It is most likely caused by gastrointestinal tumors, and the pain will last for a long time, but the pain is not very strong and there will be a dull pain. It is also accompanied by diarrhea and constipation.

2. Precautions

1. Don’t take medicine indiscriminately. Don't take all the gastrointestinal medicines in your medicine cabinet just because you have a stomachache. This is unscientific and very dangerous. Because some medicines for gastrointestinal problems are anti-diarrhea, some are anti-inflammatory, and some are laxatives...it can be very dangerous if you take them indiscriminately.

2. You should not take antidiarrheal drugs for this type of acute gastroenteritis, because some ingredients in antidiarrheal drugs absorb water in the small intestine, which will make the enteritis more serious. Generally, you need to take gas-relieving and antibacterial drugs.

3. If you don’t have enough medicine at home, you can use a hot water bag or bottle and place it near your belly button. Cover your belly through your underwear, otherwise your skin will easily be burned. Heating the small intestine can enhance the activity of digestive enzymes in the small intestine, which is beneficial for excreting spicy, cold and difficult-to-digest foods.

4. Drink more boiled water and hot porridge to replenish water to prevent dehydration. The stomach and intestines also need a lot of water for digestion.

5. It would be even better if you have cupping at home. Putting a few cups next to your belly button is very effective.