While laxatives provide short-term relief of constipation, using them regularly can be detrimental to your health. The use of laxatives can interfere with the proper absorption of nutrients, such as vitamin B-12, which is necessary for the proper formation of red blood cells, DNA synthesis, and tissue and cell repair. If laxatives interfere with B-12 absorption, it can cause a deficiency in the water-soluble vitamin.
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However, exercise can stress your body, including your abdomen, possibly leading to pain. In many cases, upper abdominal pain can be prevented by taking proper precautions, but pain that occurs consistently could be the sign of...
If your child complains of any type of abdominal discomfort or pain, take it seriously. Pain that is consistent or comes back frequently is considered recurrent, explains the American Family Physician. Recurrent stomach aches c...
They are healthy, but they may become pale, complain of a headache, then throw up. These children are not faking or malingering --- their stomach pain is real. As a parent, you must try to get control over your child's symptoms...
Understanding how to take calcium supplements -- including how often, which brand you tolerate best and the maximum dosage allotment per day -- helps absorption and can prevent unwanted side effects such as abdominal cramping, ...
Symptoms of food intolerance and food allergies can appear in any part of the body. These symptoms range from abdominal discomfort to hives and swelling. Although skin rash is a hallmark sign of food allergy, gas and diarrhea ...
Exercise cramps are common and generally harmless, but they can make it difficult to function properly until you're able to relieve the pain. Runners often experience cramping in the abdominal wall and other activities can cau...
Any number of disorders can cause you to experience stomach discomfort at night. It may result from a food allergy or bowel disorders, heartburn or more serious conditions such as an abdominal aneurysm or a tumor. Stomach disco...
However, stomach pains and cramps are common, and a visit to the doctor is often not needed. Common causes of stomach cramps include gas, food poisoning, heartburn and stomach flu. Infants may show signs of abdominal cramps due...
Your abdominal cavity contains a number of essential organs and tissues, including your stomach, intestines, kidneys, liver, spleen, pancreas and large blood vessels such as your aorta. Pain in your abdomen, which can range fro...
Some foods naturally contain enzymes to facilitate their digestion, such as bromealin in pineapple and papain in papaya. Although watermelon and avocado may also contain small amounts of enzymes, they are not likely to cause ab...
While foods with a pH below 7.0 are considered acidic, foods with a pH above 6.9 are considered alkaline. Acidic foods may trigger abdominal pain and nausea if you have certain medical conditions. To determine whether your diet...
Millions of Americans experience occasional symptoms of constipation. Although constipation is rarely a serious medical condition, symptoms can cause discomfort and anxiety. Stool softeners such as docusate and laxatives such a...
pylori is a bacteria that lives in your stomach and small intestine. This bacteria can damage the lining of your stomach and intestines, which can cause peptic ulcers. These sores can produce symptoms such as abdominal pain, na...
Bacteria, parasites, and viruses can damage the cells that line the inner surface of your gut and stop it working as it should. Symptoms include diarrhea, bloody or mucous-rich stool, watery stool, feeling sick, abdominal cramp...
The abdomen runs from the bottom of your chest to your pelvis and does the brunt of the work when you participate in abdominal exercises. Upper abdominal pain can occur for a variety of reasons and exercise can either cause the d
Many conditions can cause abdominal pain with palpation. The abdomen is a part of the body that is easily examined by palpation or touch. Certain abdominal conditions cause tenderness when a specific point in the abdomen or the...
However, other areas of the body, including the chest, can cause pain in this part of the abdomen too. Left upper quadrant abdominal pain may signal a serious underlying health problem that requires immediate medical attention ...
Doctors divide the abdomen into four quadrants: right upper quadrant, left upper quadrant, right lower quadrant and left lower quadrant. Knowing the location of the pain helps narrow down possible causes. Pain in the upper quad...
Still, burping in front of others is a social faux pas. Bloating occurs when gas builds up in the abdomen and intestine and is not relieved by flatulence or belching, describes MayoClinic.com. Belching often removes the gas and...
In some cases, abdominal organs can also refer, or send, pain to other parts of the body. One of the most common locations for referred abdominal pain is the back, especially the lower back. Problems in the lower back may also ...
Numerous conditions can cause abdominal and lower back pain. According to the Cleveland Clinic -- one of the top four hospitals in the United States -- muscle strains, poor posture, obesity and traumatic injury can cause lower ...
Upper abdominal pain accompanied by back pain occurs for a multitude of reasons, due to the large number of organs found in and near the upper abdomen. Causes range from annoying to life-threatening, so medical followup, especi...
Pain on the side of the abdomen can have many underlying causes. MayoClinic.com states that abdominal pain can result from a problem within the abdomen or in another part of the body. The dysfunction can arise in the gastrointe...
Abdominal gas pain is a common symptom that most people have experienced after eating too quickly or consuming a meal high in fiber. In these cases, abdominal gas pain usually subsides within a few hours. Severe or recurring ab...
Abdominal pain is a common symptom that usually occurs as a result of the accumulation of excess gas in the abdomen. Most abdominal pain is acute, meaning it comes on suddenly and does not last for an extended period of time. W...
Numerous conditions can cause back and abdominal pain. According to the National Institutes of Neurological Disease and Stroke, most back pain is caused by lower back trauma or medical conditions such as osteoarthritis. However...
Many organs and bodily systems are contained within or near the abdomen, so pinpointing the exact cause of pain can be challenging. The American Academy of Family Physicians outlines causes of mid-abdominal pain that include dy...
The cause of pain on one side of the abdomen can originate from a variety of organs situated within the abdominal cavity. An organ such as the spleen resides within the upper left abdominal region; injury or infection of the sp...
Abdominal pain is defined as pain felt anywhere between the chest and the groin. Cramping pain alone, usually caused by bloating and an accumulation of gas, generally does not signify a serious condition. When abdominal pain an...
Numerous conditions can cause abdominal pain without bleeding. According to MayoClinic.com, it's often difficult to determine the exact location or source of abdominal pain. Structures in one area of the abdomen may cause pain ...
The abdomen is the region between the chest and groin, containing numerous bodily organs that may experience pain. The University of Maryland Medical Center indicates that pain in the abdominal area can result from a variety of...
In most cases, abdominal pain and diarrhea are short-lived, a result of improper digestion. When abdominal pain and diarrhea are persistent and long-lasting, they can interfere with daily life. Chronic abdominal pain and diarrh...
People who undergo abdominal surgery or experience chronic abdominal inflammation due to pelvic or abdominal infections or radiation therapy are at an increased risk of developing abdominal adhesions, according to the National ...
In order to supply healthcare providers with a guide, the abdomen is divided into 4 quadrants: the right upper quadrant, the right lower quadrant, the left upper quadrant and the left lower quadrant. The intersection in the mid...
Inguinal neuralgia, also known as post-herniorrhaphy pain syndrome, is a condition associated with chronic pain in the abdominal area following open inguinal hernia surgery. An inguinal hernia is characterized by the protrusion...
Some discomfort is to be expected when you perform abdominal exercises but there are instances when pain is cause for concern. To determine if your pain denotes injury, it is important to differentiate between the types of abdo...
It can originate within the abdomen or outside the abdomen. Lower abdominal pain is a common health complaint, especially among women. Lower abdominal pain is often caused by reproductive tract problems and can be debilitating,...
Chronic abdominal pain lasts for over three months, either continuously or intermittently, according to the Merck Manuals Online Medical Library. Abdominal pain that comes and goes is called recurrent abdominal pain. Chronic ab...
Numerous conditions can cause abdominal aches and pain. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, the intensity of abdominal pain is a poor predictor of the severity of th...
It's often difficult to determine the exact location and cause of abdominal pain. Abdominal pain may originate from organs in the abdominal cavity, or it may be caused by structures outside the abdomen. MayoClinic.com cite a fe...
Abdominal pain was the most frequently cited reason for visiting the emergency room. There are multiple causes of abdominal pain in women and they present with a variety of symptoms.
According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health or NIH, vomiting is a symptom of a disease and not a disease itself. Many conditions that can cause abdominal pain and vomiting. Although ...
Some conditions can cause upper abdominal pain and back pain. According to the Merck Manuals website, although most abdominal pain is not serious or life-threatening, severe abdominal pain that manifests suddenly usually indica...
There are many causes of acute abdominal pain. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians or AAFP, acute abdominal pain may signal a serious underlying health condition and should not be ignored. Acute abdominal pai...
Abdominal pain and bloating are common symptoms felt by everyone at some point in his life. Most cases of abdominal pain and bloating occur as a result of acute digestive abnormalities and do not signify serious conditions. How...
Abdominal pain is a common health complaint among women. According to MedlinePlus, the intensity of abdominal pain does not always reflect the severity of the condition causing the pain. Significant abdominal pain can be caused...
National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, almost everybody experiences abdominal pain or discomfort at some point in their lives, although most abdominal pain is not serious and does not cause ...
There are many causes of upper abdominal pain. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, pain can originate in the abdomen, or it can be referred from another body part, such as t...
However, chronic abdominal muscle pain can also signal an underlying medical condition. In addition, conditions affecting internal organs or structures that do not have their own pain receptors, may cause pain in the abdominal ...
In most cases it is not cause for concern and resolves itself without any treatment. However, some cases of abdominal pain can become medical emergencies in a short time, even requiring surgery. Knowing the causes of abdominal ...
Abdominal pain is defined by Medline Plus as pain felt anywhere between the chest and the groin. Vomiting is a defense mechanism used by the body to force stomach contents up and out through the esophagus and mouth to avoid pot...
A person develops a communicable disease through direct contact with an infected person or by breathing in air that contains germs, such as after a sneeze or cough. Germs that cause communicable diseases are bacteria, viruses, ...
Chronic diarrhea is ongoing and usually related to an underlying disease or medication regimen. Chronic or acute diarrhea has the potential to cause dehydration or an electrolyte balance.
When the internal balance of the intestines is altered, either by prolonged antibiotic use, gastrointestinal surgery, or colon problems, C.difficile can grow rapidly and uncontrollably, causing watery diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Everyone experiences abdominal pain from time to time, according to MayoClinic.com. It is sometimes referred to as pain in the stomach or gut, but abdominal pain actually occurs in the abdomen and is characterized by pain and d...
Laxatives are over-the-counter medications used to help relieve constipation. These medications can be purchased without a doctor’s prescription and are sometimes abused by people who believe they will help them lose wei...
Abdominal pain and digestive tract symptoms such as bloating and heartburn affect everyone from time to time. Stomach upset to the point of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea—the most common causes of abdominal pain—sho...
The pain may originate in the muscles or peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity, or from the organs inside the cavity. Pain that originates in specific abdominal locations can spread, or radiate, to other areas of the...
pylori) is a spiral-shaped bacterium that infects the lining of the stomach and the first part of the small intestine. This bacteria thrives in the acidic environment of the stomach and can cause inflammation, ulcer disease an...
The abdomen describes the region of the body that expands from the chest cavity to the pelvis. Because so many organs reside in the abdominal cavity, abdominal pain can occur due to many different conditions. The intensity of t...
Sneezing can lead to a rupture, called a hernia, in your abdominal wall or upper thigh near the groin. It can also create twinges of pain if you have a thigh muscle condition called Gilmore's groin. If you have groin pain, howe...
The American Cancer Society recommends a colonoscopy every ten years for people over 50 as a screening tool for colorectal cancer. Complications can occur with any procedure, and colonoscopy is no exception. Abdominal pain is t...
It will increase the capacity of the intestines to absorb important nutrients into the bloodstream, such as vitamins and minerals. Laxative teas can many times be harsh on the body and cause colic and abdominal pain, while depl...
Older children and adults, who develop intussusception rarely, often have underlying medical conditions such as cystic fibrosis. Signs of intussusception include abdominal pain and a palpable abdominal mass. Intussusception can...
With between 80 to 100 diseases known to exhibit autoimmune characteristics and because many autoimmune diseases affect many organs at once, autoimmune diseases exhibit a variety of symptoms. Many autoimmune diseases, even thos...
Approximately 3 million to 6 million children throughout the world die every year from gastroenteritis, according to Dr. Thomas Boyce, associate professor of pediatrics at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, in "The Merck Manu...
The abdomen, which spans from the chest to the pelvis, contains the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, gallbladder, liver and appendix. To determine the cause of abdominal pain, it ...
Early abdominal pain can be startling, but there are many normal explanations for this symptom. Back pain often begins during the first trimester of pregnancy as well and is usually a healthy symptom of bodily changes. Some ser...
Constipation is a common medical problem, the most common cause of which is inadequate dietary fiber intake, often coupled with insufficient exercise. Chronic constipation frequently causes abdominal pain. While the pain from c...
MayoClinic.com describes the lining of the intestines and colon as coated in a jelly-like substance that acts as a lubricant. When the intestines get irritated by any number of things the result can be some abdominal pain with ...
Abdominal pain can happen to anyone at anytime and in many cases it is temporary and not related to a serious condition. Gas, indigestion or the flu can all cause abdominal pain. However if abdominal pain occurs with no known c...
The University of Maryland Medical Center recognizes that abdominal pain is a common occurrence at any given point in life and is not necessarily a cause for medical concern. However, there are more serious conditions that abdo...
Sometimes, the pain can be continuous or intermittent. In some instances, this abdominal pain can be concentrated in the left upper quadrant region. This pain can be a sign of an underlying medical problem. Fortunately, the cau...
Sometimes, certain organs can be inflamed or clots can obstruct important vessels surrounding the stomach and lead to this pain. Sometimes, eating fatty foods can also lead to upper abdominal pain. Fortunately, the causes of up...
Abdominal pain can be dull, sharp, boring or aching in nature. In fact, the pain can affect the entire stomach, or it can just affect one side of the stomach. Fortunately, most causes of abdominal pain can be treated effectively.
Abdominal pain is one of the most common reasons a child is taken to the pediatrician. Depending on the symptoms, the causes of abdominal pain can range from transient to life-threatening. It must first be determined if the pai...
There are many illnesses that can cause your pain. But depending on your answers, as well as the results of various tests, your physician should be able to determine the reason.
Sometimes, the blood vessels supplying the intestines do not send enough blood to the digestive tract. In other instances, stones or cancer can form in the digestive tract and lead to stomach pain. Fortunately, the causes of ad...
The pain can be dull, sharp or cramping. In some people, consuming dairy products or suffering from intestinal inflammation can cause abdominal pain. There are a number of diseases and conditions that can lead to stomach pain.
Spleen swelling or having an enlarged spleen, which is called splenomegaly, commonly is the result of an underlying condition. Splenomegaly can be caused by cancer, liver disease and infections, reports the Mayo Clinic. Typical...
