Gastroenterology

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.

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.