Abdominal Pain
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Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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About the symptom
Abdominal pain is a painful sensation in the abdominal area. The abdominal area is the part between the chest and pelvis, often called the belly, tummy, stomach. The pain may be pressing, sharp or dull in nature.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Intermenstrual bleeding
Jaundice
Fever
Sensation of incomplete voiding
Melena (black stools)
Edema
Recent weight loss
Constipation
Possible causes
- Helicobacter pylori infection
Helicobacter pylori or H. pylori, is a bacteria that is commonly found in the stomach of approximately half the world's population.The vast majority of people have no symptoms. However, H. pylori is capable of causing a number of digestive problems, including ulcers and, rarely, stomach cancer. H. pylori bacteria may spread through direct contact with saliva, vomit, feces or contaminated food or water.
- Colonic polyp
Colonic polyps are benign growths that appear on the inner lining of your large intestine. They have a small chance of turning malignant, or cancerous, over the next 5-15 years, hence require monitoring by a doctor.
- Ovulation bleeding
Ovulation bleeding is vaginal bleeding which occurs during or immediately before or after ovulation. Ovulation occurs during the middle of a menstrual cycle. It is usually due to changes in estrogen levels and is not a serious problem.
- Cirrhosis of the liver
- Cholelithiasis
- Gastritis
- Meckel's diverticulosis
Related serious diseases
- Uremia / chronic renal failure
Severe decrease in kidney function. There are many causes of this, from repeated damage due to infections, diabetes, high blood pressure to autoimmunity (body's immune system attacking itself).
- Tuberculosis (TB) (including scrofuloderma)
- Ischemic enteritis
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?
Are you unable to take a deep breath due to the stomach pain?
Do you feel severe pain when pressing on your abdomen (stomach)?
Does your stomach feel constantly hard and stiff like a board?
When you press lightly on your stomach, do the muscles stiffen or harden?
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Reviewed By:
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan