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All Answers to Your Abdomen Concerns​

Whether you’re seeking clarity about abdominal pain, its symptoms, treatments, or when to visit the doctor- we’ve got you covered. Find answers to your questions easily with our listed FAQs. Start exploring and get the information you need, all in one place!

When to seek medical attention for stomach pain?

When you talk about ‘stomach pain,’ you often mean pain in the entire abdominal area, which might not be directly linked to the stomach itself.1 There are several causes for stomach pain, and treatment depends on the cause.2
You should see a doctor if2:​

  • The pain is severe or lasts for days.
  • You have nausea, fever, or blood in stools/urine.
  • It hurts to urinate, or you can’t pass stools and are vomiting.
  • Pain follows a belly injury.
  • Persistent heartburn lasts >2 weeks or resists medication.
  • You’re vomiting blood, struggling to breathe.
  • If you are pregnant with belly pain/vaginal bleeding.

What are the home remedies for stomach pain?​

How do I know if I have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?​

Do certain foods affect the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?​

When is it important to see a doctor for menstrual or period pain?​

What are the home remedies that may help with menstrual pain?​

When should I see a doctor for kidney pain caused by renal colic?​

Can I prevent kidney pain due to renal colic? ​

How does urinary colic cause urinary pain? ​

What are the common symptoms of urinary colic? ​

What causes abdominal pain in biliary colic?​

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References:

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  2. WebMD Editorial Contributors. How do I treat stomach pain? WebMD. Accessed August 30, 2024. https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/abdominal-pain-in-adults-treatment
  3. WebMD Editorial Contributors. Remedies for stomach pain. Accessed September 17, 2024. https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/remedies-stomach-pain
  4. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). National Health Service. Accessed August 30, 2024. https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs/
  5. 5 foods to avoid if you have IBS. Johns Hopkins Medicine. Accessed August 30, 2024. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs/5-foods-to-avoid-if-you-have-ibs
  6. Overview: period pain. In: InformedHealth.org. Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG); 2006. Updated May 12, 2023. Accessed September 17, 2024. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279324/
  7. Nagy H, Carlson K, Khan MAB. Dysmenorrhea. November 12, 2023. In: StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing; January 2024. Updated November 12, 2023. Accessed August 13, 2024. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560834/
  8. Jacobson JD. Painful menstrual periods. MedlinePlus. Accessed September 19, 2024. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003150.htm
  9. Thakur P, Pathania AR. Relief of dysmenorrhea – a review of different types of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Mater Today Proc. 2022;48(5):1157-1162.

  10. Watson S, Bernstein S. Kidney pain: symptoms and treatment. WebMD. Accessed September 19, 2024. https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/kidney-pain

  11. Renal colic. Cleveland Clinic. Accessed September 19, 2024. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22847-renal-colic

  12. Anderson S, McNicholas D, Murphy C, et al. The impact of COVID-19 on acute urinary stone presentations: a single-centre experience. Ir J Med Sci. 2022;191(1):45-49.

  13. Masarani M, Dinneen M. Ureteric colic: new trends in diagnosis and treatment. Postgrad Med J. 2007;83(981):469-472.

  14. Favus MJ, Feingold KR. Kidney stone emergencies. In: Feingold KR, Anawalt B, Blackman MR, et al., editors. Endotext. MDText.com, Inc.; 2000-.  Updated September 13, 2018. Accessed September 20, 2024. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK278956/

  15. Biliary colic. Cleveland Clinic. Accessed September 20, 2024. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/biliary-colic