Abdominal Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Abdominal pain, commonly known as **stomach pain**, is one of the most frequent reasons people visit a gastroenterologist. It may be mild and temporary or a sign of a serious medical condition. If the pain is severe, persistent, or keeps coming back, it should not be ignored. Abdominal pain can have many causes, including **gastritis, acid reflux (GERD), stomach ulcers, gallstones, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), food poisoning, liver disease, pancreatitis, appendicitis, or intestinal infections**. The location, severity, and duration of the pain often help determine the underlying cause. You should seek medical attention if abdominal pain is associated with **persistent vomiting, blood in vomit or stool, black stools, fever, jaundice, unexplained weight loss, difficulty swallowing, or severe pain that does not improve.** Treatment depends on the cause. Some patients only require dietary changes and medications, while others may need further investigations such as **ultra...