What Causes Abdominal Pain?
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Abdominal pain is one of the most common digestive symptoms. Pain may occur anywhere in the abdomen and can have many different causes ranging from mild digestive issues to more serious medical conditions.
Persistent or severe abdominal pain should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.
Common Digestive Causes
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
IBS is a functional gastrointestinal disorder that causes abdominal pain along with changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea or constipation.
Gastritis or Ulcers
Inflammation or ulcers in the stomach lining may cause burning pain in the upper abdomen.
Gallbladder Disease
Gallstones can cause sharp pain in the upper right abdomen, often after eating fatty meals.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis may cause abdominal pain along with diarrhea and bleeding.
When to Seek Medical Care
You should seek evaluation if abdominal pain is accompanied by:
fever
vomiting
blood in stool
unexplained weight loss
severe or persistent pain
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