Sometimes, you may have pain/discomfort in a particular part of your belly or all over the belly for a short or long period of time. Stomach pain may result from a variety of conditions including irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, food allergies, constipation, stomach flu, gallstones, kidney stones and a variety of other conditions. Read more: Stomach Pain: Causes, Types and Prevention Article
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What Causes Sharp Pains in the Stomach?
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Why Do I Have Stomach Pain at Night?
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Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain can have many causes that range from mild to severe. Some of these causes include bloating, gas, colitis, endometriosis, food poisoning, GERD, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), ovarian cysts, abdominal adhesions, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, gallbladder disease, liver disease, and cancers. Signs and symptoms of the more serious causes include dehydration, bloody or black tarry stools, severe abdominal pain, pain with no urination or painful urination. Treatment for abdominal pain depends upon the cause.
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What Causes Pain on the Left Side Above the Hip?
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What Causes Pain in the Upper Stomach?
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Why Does My Stomach Hurt After Every Meal?
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Indigestion (Dyspepsia, Upset Stomach Pain)
Indigestion (dyspepsia, upset stomach) can be caused by problems related to, or not related to the gastrointestinal tract. Signs and symptoms are upper abdominal pain, belching, nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating, and abdominal distention. Treatment depends upon the cause.
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How Do You Relieve Upper Stomach Pain?
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When Should I Worry About Hernia Pain?
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What Are the Most Common Causes of Stomach Ulcers?
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How Do You Calm a Stomach Ache?
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