Stomach pain is often mild due to indigestion and resolves on their own or with simple treatment. In most cases, it is sometimes related to your routine eating activities such as food poisoning, bloating or stomach flu. It can seem to be resolved. But if it exists with severe symptoms then it can be a sign of chronic pain and the condition arises that you need a doctor for the cause. In this blog Dr. Ram Chandra Soni, the best Gastroenterologist in Faridabad helps you to know the Top 5 causes of stomach pain and when to see a doctor.
The stomach pain, sometimes called abdominal pain, stomach cramp or ache and so on. The discomfort or irregularity is also associated is also associated with other symptoms like nausea, vomiting, digestive problem related to gas, pain involves in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, not just in one part but covers the organs include the esophagus, stomach, and small intestines. Pain in the lower abdomen which might be related to the lower GI tract which is composed of the large intestine (colon), rectum, and anus.
Top 5 cause of stomach pain.
Gastritis
Pain occurs in the region of stomach lining becomes inflamed or swollen. This condition is common in people from alcohol to NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) use. The infection causing bacteria is H.pylori and the common symptoms that have seen are vomiting, bloating, gas, nausea etc. Gastritis is one of the top 5 causes of stomach pain, says Dr. Ram Chandra Soni, the best Gastroenterologist in Faridabad.
Esophagitis
The esophagus is the food-pipe or tube that carries food from mouth to stomach. This cause occurs when the lining of the esophagus becomes inflamed and irritation to be continued course of action and can be prolonged without consult to the doctor.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a condition in which acid leaks and move back into the esophagus, causing the burning sensation in the chest or throat. Leaking of an acid is a long-term condition that involves persistent acid reflux and included symptoms are heartburn, abdominal pain, and nausea, hoarseness, cough or lump in the throat.
Pancreatitis
A symptom when inflammation occurs in pancreas and pain in the upper belly region. The pancreas is a small gland that releases insulin to control blood sugar levels. Sometimes pancreatic stones are also seen in the pancreas which can also lead to abdominal or stomach pain. Alcohol and gallstone disease are the two most common cause of pancreatitis.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
IBS is a gastrointestinal disorder that includes abdominal pain, cramps, excessive gas, bloating and changing in bowel (feces) time. This might be occurring due to hormonal changes, stress, eating habits. A more going undiagnosed condition which can be challenging and treatment options are far and not satisfactory. It is only based on the cleaning of the abdominal tract region especially need to change eating habits.
The top 5 causes of stomach pain and When to See a Doctor specially gastroenterologist:
- Excessive gas
- Leaking of an acid in the abdominal region
- Chest pain
- Throat pain, cough aggregates in your throat
- Swelling around the abdominal region
Dr. Ram Chandra Soni is the most renowned and best Gastroenterologist in Faridabad. He is presently the Chairman of Gastroenterology & Hepatology in Accord Superspeciality Hospital, Faridabad.
He has vast experience of more than 15 years in this field of Gastroenterology. His special interest is diseases related to the gastrointestinal tract, liver and performing various diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopic procedures like GI Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Enteroscopy, Capsule Endoscopy, ERCP, Fibro scan, Single Balloon Enteroscopy, and Endoscopic Ultrasound.
