Everyone experiences stomach pain at least once in their lives. Depending on where the pain is located, it may be a slow, throbbing ache or a sudden jolt up your abdomen. Pain in the abdomen can be caused by constipation, gas, or serious diseases.
Abdominal pain is usually not a cause for concern. Making a few changes to your diet and lifestyle can reduce your symptoms, even if your condition is more severe.
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Diet And Lifestyle Issues
Certain foods, including high-fiber fruits and carbohydrate-rich foods, may be difficult to digest, resulting in gas and bloating. Indigestion can also result from overeating.
Constipation
The main cause of stomach pain is constipation. However, constipation can still be uncomfortable even if there is no underlying problem. Drugs, inactivity, poor food, and lifestyle changes are all factors.
Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome
This is the most common cause of abdominal pain. Symptoms include abdominal pain, inconsistent bowel movements (such as constipation or diarrhea), and pain that gets better or worse with bowel movements.
Symptoms of IBS pain include stomach cramps, enlargement, and excessive gas.
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Food Allergies
Although food allergies usually do not cause pain, food intolerances can cause abdominal pain, irritating gas, and cause bloating. Those with food intolerances lack the enzymes needed to break down certain types of food.
Gallstones
Approximately 10% to 15% of Americans suffer from gallstones or solidified bile fragments. Obese persons and pregnant women are also at risk. Gallstones are usually painless. Some may have severe pain in their right upper abdomen. It could last a short time or several hours.