Gastroenterology

Gas trapped in your stomach or intestines can cause chest pain by creating pressure and discomfort in your chest area.

Not fully emptying the bowel can lead to gas buildup in the gut, which makes the belly feel bloated.

A feeling of blockage in the rectal area can be checked with tests that look at how your rectum works and can be treated through methods such as lifestyle changes, medications, or sometimes procedures to help with passing stool.

Incomplete bowel movements can be managed by making changes to diet, exercise, bathroom habits, and sometimes using medications or techniques to help the muscles work better.

Upper left abdominal pain is common and often due to stomach issues. However, there are other causes to consider.

IBS can change how your gut works, making it harder to fully empty your bowels. This happens because the muscles and nerves in your intestines don’t always work the way they should.

Appendicitis is an important cause of pain in the lower right abdomen. However, there are many possible causes of pain in the area.

Upper right abdominal pain in women can be caused by gallbladder issues like gallstones or inflammation and conditions affecting the liver area, including rare conditions like Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome.

Feeling full without eating can happen because of gas buildup, slow stomach emptying, or other digestive problems. This feeling may be linked to conditions like bloating, gastroparesis, or irritable bowel issues and if continuous or severe is cause to see a doctor.

Sharp lower abdominal pain can be caused by problems with the intestines, muscles, or even organs like the appendix. It may be due to conditions such as appendicitis, bowel issues, or even a muscle strain.

Pain in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen can be caused by problems with organs in that area, including the stomach, spleen, colon, and pancreas.

Upper right quadrant pain can be caused by issues with the gallbladder, liver, or nearby organs, such as gallstones, cholecystitis, or liver inflammation.

Sharp abdominal pain can arise from various causes, including infections, inflammation, blockages, or disruptions in how your body processes gut signals. Some causes may be life-threatening and require medical attention.

Feeling like there is a blockage in your rectal area can come from problems with how your rectum senses and pushes out stool, or from physical blocks like stool buildup.

Left lower abdominal pain can be caused by conditions affecting the colon or nearby organs, such as diverticulitis or epiploic appendagitis.

Treatments for a feeling of incomplete defecation include lifestyle changes, medications like laxatives, and therapies such as biofeedback to help the muscles in your bottom work better.

Cyclic vomiting syndrome is a condition that gives you bursts of vomiting, stomach pain, and nausea that come and go. Treatments include giving your body fluids, using medicines to calm the nausea, and sometimes using drugs to help prevent future episodes.

An obstructed bowel happens when something blocks the normal passage of food or waste, causing pain, nausea or vomiting, and other symptoms such as fever or a lack of vowel movements. Doctors use imaging tests, like X-rays or CT scans, to help find the blockage.

The feeling of incomplete bowel emptying can be caused by problems with how the muscles and nerves in the gut and pelvic area work, which may lead to slow movement of stool or difficulty clearing all stool from the rectum.

Sharp upper abdominal pain can be caused by problems with organs like your stomach, gallbladder, liver, or pancreas, including inflammation, blockages, or infections.