What to do with stomach ache? What are the causes of stomach pain? We have all experienced abdominal pain. In addition to stomach pain, it can also be a warning sign of an illness. Doctors analyze possible causes based on 7 types of localization of abdominal pain, including gallbladder-related diseases, intestinal problems, gynecological diseases, etc. .
7 types of abdominal pain localizations to diagnose diseases
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Wu Gengliang, a gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary doctor from the Department of Internal Medicine, said that cancer warning signs can be detected by 7 types of abdominal pain locations:
1. Pain in the upper right part of the abdomen
The liver and gallbladder are located in the upper right quadrant, the right kidney is located slightly behind, and the anterior segments of the small intestine and large intestine also pass through this area. The most common causes include cholecystitis, biliary colic, gallstones, bile duct stones, liver tumors, gallbladder cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, duodenal ulcer, colitis, diverticulitis, large bowel obstruction, kidney stones, pyelitis, etc.
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2. Pain in the upper left abdomen
Wu Gengliang pointed out that the organs in the upper left abdomen are the stomach, spleen, transverse colon, etc., the pancreas is directly behind, and the kidneys are located behind the left side. The cause of the pain can be gastritis, gastric ulcer, gastric tumor, splenomegaly, splenic tumor, colon inflammation, colon tumor, pancreatitis, pancreatic tumor, etc., while the left back can be kidney stone, kidney tumor, pancreatic tumor , etc. inflammation, pancreatic tumors, etc.
3. Pain around the navel
Early appendicitis, esophagitis, gastritis, peptic ulcer, abdominal aortic aneurysm, small bowel obstruction, intestinal adhesions or abdominal tumors, etc.
4. Pain in the right lower abdomen
The right lower abdomen contains the small intestine, descending colon, appendix (caecum), and right ureter. The ovaries, uterus, etc. are also present in women. Wu Gengliang said that the most common causes of pain here are appendicitis, diverticulitis, ureteral stones, irritable bowel syndrome, infarction of the small or large intestine, colorectal cancer, cancer of the small intestine, peritonitis, hernia. In women, endometriosis, uterine fibrosis, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cyst, pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, etc.
5. Lower abdominal pain
It can be related to cystitis, bladder stones, tumors, endometriosis, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine cancer, etc.
6. Abdominal pain in the lower left side
Contains the location of the small intestine, large intestine and left ureter. Women also have left ovaries, fallopian tubes, etc. Possible causes are colitis, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, sigmoid colon tumors, ureteral stones, constipation, gynecological problems such as ectopic pregnancy, uterine fibroids, ovarian tumors, pelvic inflammation and other problems.
7. Other possible causes of abdominal pain
Abdominal pain can not only come from the organs in the abdominal cavity, but can also be related to myocardial infarction, lung infection, abdominal muscle strain, etc.
Wu Gengliang said that there are many causes of abdominal pain. When faced with abdominal pain it is necessary to pay attention to the location and characteristics of the pain and whether it is accompanied by other symptoms (fever, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, jaundice, bleeding). stool, hematuria, etc.), which will help the doctor diagnose correctly. In addition, it is recommended to consult your doctor as soon as possible in case of acute and severe abdominal pain to improve the treatment effect.
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◎ Data Source/Dr. Wu Gengliang
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