Abdominal Pain — Acme Corp Wellness

The abdomen is the body region between the lower ribs and the pelvis. Many vital organs make up this body region.

Digestive Organs

Urinary Tract Organs

Female Reproductive Organs

Signs & Symptoms

Mild to severe pain. It can feel dull or sharp.
Acute (sudden) pain.
Chronic pain. This is constant pain or pain that recurs over time.

The type of pain, its location, and other symptoms that come with it point to the cause.

Causes

Abdominal pain can be a symptom of a problem that affects any of the organs in the digestive tract.

Artery diseases, such as a blocked artery or an aneurysm.
Celiac disease
Constipation
Crohn’s disease
Food borne illness
Lactose intolerance
Heartburn. Indigestion
Infections, such as ones in the digestive tract and urinary tract
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Diverticulitis
Kidney stones and gall stones
Menstrual cramps or ovarian cysts in females
Stomach ulcers

Treatment

Treatment depends on the cause. The key is knowing when it’s just a minor problem like a mild stomach ache or when it’s something worse. Pain that persists can be a sign of a medical condition or illness. Very severe abdominal pain usually needs immediate medical care.

Triage Questions

Question 1

With abdominal pain, any heart attack warning sign present?

Self-Care

Find a comfortable position. Relax.
Take an over-the-counter pain medicine as directed on the label.