Abdominal pain is one of the most common symptoms in a person of any age but is a more common complaint in the childhood. It is often non-specific meaning that it does not clearly indicate a possible cause and in the absence of other symptoms, abdominal pain can be difficult to diagnose without further investigations. >> Read More ...
Stomach irritation is a common term used by many patients to report some discomfort or abnormality believed to be originating from the stomach. It is extremely subjective and variable in meaning because unlike other symptoms it does not denote the actual sensation or disturbance that one is experiencing. However, there are >> Read More ...
Stomach pain is a common term to describe upper abdominal pain, particularly pain or discomfort on the left side and center (epigastrium). The abdominal cavity contains many structures and organs, most of which are part of the digestive tract. It is lies next to the thoracic cavity which houses the heart and great blood >> Read More ...
Stomach pains are a common complaint among children and it is not uncommon for parents to question the validity of a child’s complaint. Whether physical, psychogenic or just an excuse to avoid an activity, stomach pain in children should always be investigated as it could be a symptom of a serious disorder. The >> Read More ...
Upper stomach pain is often used to describe upper abdominal pain in general. Although the stomach lies mainly in the left upper quadrant, it is difficult to correlate pain in this area specifically with stomach-related conditions. A number of other structures and organs lie in this part of the abdomen and have to be >> Read More ...
Post-Prandial Gastric Pain The term ‘stomach pain‘ is often used loosely to describe abdominal pain in general. However, it is widely accepted that the term ‘stomach pain‘ describes left upper quadrant (LUQ) abdominal pain. This is where the stomach is primarily located and most of it is tucked >> Read More ...
Stomach discomfort may vary in sensation. Sometimes it is just mild discomfort or a minor stomach ache, while at other times, it can intensify to the point of severe gastric pain. Diagnosing the cause of stomach discomfort depends on how often it occurs, whether it is intermittent or persistent, trigger factors, and >> Read More ...
Stomach cramps is a general term used to describe mild discomfort (stomach ache) to pain (gastric pain) in the stomach. It is usually difficult to isolate the pain as originating from the stomach itself. Often any focal or diffuse abdominal pain is attributed to the stomach (refer to stomach location) but may arise from >> Read More ...
The sensation of burning in the stomach area, whether it is a feeling of mild discomfort or pain, may be related to gastrointestinal causes, particularly of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (first part of the small intestine). However, there are various other causes of pain or discomfort in this area that may not be >> Read More ...
Identifying abdominal pain as being isolated to the stomach is often difficult. The stomach is surrounded by many organs and structures that may be the cause of the pain. However, the following features may be an indication of stomach related condition resulting in pain : Pain that worsens or improves after eating or >> Read More ...
