Gastroenterology

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.

Dull pain under your right rib cage that comes and goes might be caused by issues with your digestive, musculoskeletal, or respiratory systems.

Pain under your right rib cage after eating can be related to digestive issues.

Swelling under the right rib cage can result from several issues such as bloating or issues with nearby organs.

Feeling full when you haven't eaten can be due to conditions like gastroparesis, functional dyspepsia, or bloating from functional gastrointestinal disorders.

A stomach ache with diarrhea is commonly caused by a stomach bug (gastroenteritis) or another digestive issue.

Upper left abdominal pain after eating is most commonly related to digestive issues.

The pain under your upper right ribs can come from problems with your gallbladder, liver, or even from the muscles and bones near that area.

A dull pain in the upper right abdomen may be caused by issues involving the liver or gallbladder, but sometimes the pain may come from other problems.

Sharp pain in the lower left side of your belly might be caused by inflammation in the colon, such as diverticular disease, or less common conditions that affect that area.

Pain on the left side of your abdomen can be caused by a few things, such as problems with the colon like diverticular disease or sometimes even a rare case of left-sided appendicitis. It’s important to have a doctor check your symptoms to find the exact cause.

Severe abdominal pain and vomiting may be caused by stomach and intestinal infections, pancreas or gallbladder inflammation, stomach ulcers, or an intestinal blockage.

Vomiting blood, or hematemesis, can be caused by problems like a tear, an ulcer, or bleeding in the digestive tract. It is important to seek help right away if you notice this symptom along with other warning signs.

A dull sensation in the upper right belly can be caused by issues with the gallbladder or liver. It might be due to gallstones, inflammation (like cholecystitis), or liver conditions.