Occasional stomach pain may not be as simple as you think

Have you ever had this experience: your stomach hurts for no apparent reason? Your first reaction might be to go to the toilet, but sometimes going to the toilet cannot solve the problem. So where does this pain come from? Why does it hurt? What diseases cause it? Let’s do some scientific research today.

1. Abdominal pain above the navel

In order to help everyone better understand the cause of the pain, we divide the abdominal pain into two parts based on the navel. Abdominal pain above the navel is often caused by:

1. Gastroenteritis - an upset stomach, the most common of which is food poisoning, with abdominal cramps a few hours after a meal accompanied by nausea, vomiting and other symptoms. Or if you eat unclean food that contains bacteria, you may experience symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. Generally, this situation can be cured after the diarrhea passes, or you can go to the hospital for an IV drip.

2. Stomach disease - the pain point is above the navel, with severe bloating and pain, which will improve after eating or warm food. If people feel severe pain when they catch a cold or are hungry, it may be a stomach problem and they need a gastroscopy. They should also pay attention to daily maintenance and drink some stomach-nourishing tea, such as clove tea, ginger tea, etc.

3. Gallstones - Gallstones fall out and get stuck in the gallbladder duct, causing the gallbladder to contract and produce severe abdominal pain. The pain will be constant and will be noticeably painful when pressed. In this case, seek medical attention promptly and do not delay the treatment.

4. Gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer - When these types of cancer occur, the stomach will also experience pain, which is generally persistent and may even cause back pain. If this happens, go to the hospital for examination and find out the situation in time.

2. Abdominal pain below the navel

1. Appendicitis - In the early stages of appendicitis, there will be upper abdominal or stomach pain, which will then turn into pain in the right lower abdomen. Appendicitis is also accompanied by symptoms such as fever and elevated white blood cell count, so you should seek medical attention.

2. Ectopic pregnancy - Ectopic pregnancy in women can cause sudden lower abdominal pain, cold sweats, and even fainting. This is because ectopic pregnancy causes rupture and bleeding, which can be fatal in severe cases and should not be taken lightly.

3. Menstrual pain - Women may experience lower abdominal pain during menstruation, which is normal. However, if the pain is severe or accompanied by other symptoms, you should check your body.

4. Inflammation of the bladder or stones - stones stuck in the urethra will cause severe pain in the bladder, urethral pain when urinating, and even hematuria. If the bladder is infected with bacteria, there will be pain in the same area.

The above introduces the possible situations of abdominal pain. I hope it will be useful to you. One principle you must remember is that if you have occasional pain that can be relieved on its own, there is no need to make a fuss. However, if the pain persists or occurs frequently, you should not take it lightly and should get checked to understand the situation.

Chinese medicine massage has great tips

1. Preparation before massage

Lie flat on the bed, close your eyes slightly, regulate your breathing, overlap your right palm on the back of your left hand, gently place the palm of your left hand on your lower abdomen, and lie quietly for 1 to 3 minutes.

2. Massage around the navel

Place the palm of your right hand on the back of your left hand, and place the palm of your left hand under your navel. Apply appropriate force and massage the abdomen around the navel in a clockwise direction for 0.5 to 1 minute. It is best to have fever in the abdomen.

Efficacy: Warming the meridians and dispelling cold, regulating Qi and blood.

3. Massage the lower abdomen

Place the palm of your right hand on the back of your left hand, and gently place the palm of your left hand on your lower abdomen. Apply appropriate force and rub in a clockwise and counterclockwise circular motion for 0.5 to 1 minute, until your skin becomes warm.

Efficacy: Replenishes Qi and connects the heart and kidneys.

4. Push the midline of the abdomen

Place the palm of your right hand on the back of your left hand, press the base of your left palm under the xiphoid process (at the pit of the stomach), and use appropriate force to push downward along the midline of the abdomen from under the xiphoid process to the navel. Repeat this operation for 0.5 to 1 minute.

Efficacy: Strengthens the spleen and stomach, regulates Qi and blood.

5. Rub Guanyuan acupoint with palm

We place the palm of our right hand on the back of our left hand, and then press the palm of our right hand against the Guanyuan point, and massage with a little force for 1 minute.

Efficacy: Invigorates Qi and regulates Qi.

6. Lift the abdominal muscles

Use the thumbs and other four fingers of both hands to pinch the muscles on both sides of the abdomen, lifting them from the upper abdomen to the lower abdomen for 0.5 to 1 minute.

Efficacy: Regulates the stomach, nourishes the kidneys and absorbs qi.