At some point or another, just about everyone will experience stomach pain. While most occurrences are not serious, and can be easily diagnosed and treated, some pain can be more serious. When it comes to abdominal pain it is important to be able to recognize symptoms that are severe and to know when to call your gastroenterologist.
Whether you are suffering from a mild stomachache, multiple things can cause sharp pain, or stomach cramps, abdominal pain. Some of the most common causes are:
Indigestion
Constipation
Stomach virus
Menstrual cramps
Food poisoning
Food allergies
Gas
Lactose intolerance
Ulcers
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Gallstones
Hernia
Kidney stones
Crohn’s disease
Urinary tract infection
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Appendicitis
Talk to your gastroenterologist if you are experiencing stomach pain that does not subside, progresses and is accompanied by fever and other symptoms, as it is important to seek treatment immediately. Your gastroenterologist will work with you to create an appropriate treatment plan.
Call Arshad Malik MD in Plano, TX if you are experiencing stomach pains to help schedule your appointment at (972) 867-0019!