Stomach Discomfort

About the Symptom

This refers to any discomfort sensation anywhere in the belly region — between the chest and the groin.

When to See a Doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Sensation of incomplete voiding
• Fever

Possible Causes

Generally, Stomach discomfort can be related to:

• Gastroduodenal Ulcer

  Ulcers are sores that can develop in the stomach and small intestines. In severe cases, the ulcers can be deep and cause bleeding within the gut wall. Common causes include the bacteria H. pylori, and painkillers such as Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Advil, Aleve (NSAIDs).

• Malabsorption Syndrome / Protein Losing Gastroenteropathy

  A condition where the intestines can't absorb or reabsorb protein well, leading to low blood protein levels. This causes symptoms like water retention in the legs, lungs, and abdomen.

• Crohn's Disease

  It is an inflammatory condition of the gut. It is part of a group of diseases known as inflammatory bowel disease or IBD. It can affect anywhere from the mouth to the anus (end of the bowel).The exact cause is not well known.

• Gastric Cancer
• Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Functional Dyspepsia

• Infectious enteritis

• Ovarian Cyst

Related Serious Diseases

Sometimes, Stomach discomfort may be related to these serious diseases:

• Ectopic Pregnancy

  A condition where pregnancy occurs in any location other than the uterus. This is abnormal and most commonly occurs in the Fallopian tube, the tubes connecting the ovaries to the uterus. If the pregnancy continues to grow, it may rupture and lead to life-threatening bleeding.

• Ovarian Hemorrhage

Doctor's Diagnostic Questions

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:

• Do you feel any discomfort in your abdomen or stomach?
• How long have you had tummy/abdominal discomfort?

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References

• National Library of Medicine

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003120.htm