Health Tip

Severe Abdominal Pain

When our stomachs start clenching and doing somersaults after we've eaten food that's been

left out on a buffet table for too long, there's no doubt what's causing the discomfort. But other

times, there's no clear cause for the pain. Your torso is a busy place, and an unusual pain in

your abdominal area could be a sign that any number of things has gone wrong.

Problems with nearby organs such as kidneys, lungs or the uterus could result in abdominal

discomfort. Pain in your lower-right abdomen may mean your appendix is inflamed, and that

means a quick removal is in order.

Upper-right-abdominal pain could signal a problem with your gall bladder. Upper-abdominal pain

(along with upper-back pain) may be a sign of pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas.

Rest, intravenous fluids and antibiotics may resolve this condition.

Abdominal pain also could point to an intestinal blockage. If not immediately treated, this can

result in death of intestinal tissue and other problems. And finally, a swollen liver due to hepatitis

could cause the excruciating pain in your gut. There are different forms of this viral disease,

some of which (hepatitis C) can cause liver failure.

Nothing causing abdominal pain is good news, but each condition is the type of bad news you

want to get sooner rather than later. If you have unexplained, recurring or sudden abdominal

pain, see your doctor immediately.

Source: Discovery Fit & Health

Courtesy: Health Prior 21.