These pangs, in fact, can derive both from causes of a pathological nature and from causes of a non-pathological nature. Nevertheless, in the event that sudden pangs in the stomach occur and the phenomenon tends to repeat itself several times throughout the day, it is always good to ask for the advice of your doctor who, after a thorough examination, will be able to process a diagnosis by advising the patient on any therapies to be followed or on any behavioral precautions to be adopted.
transients involving the upper part of the abdomen corresponding to the area in which the stomach is present.Given the difficulty for the patient in knowing how to distinguish the exact triggering cause of the pain in question, especially when this - even if of short duration - tends to manifest itself with insistence, the importance of consulting with your doctor is reiterated.
In any case, the main causes that can give rise to stomach pains and the treatments that can be put into practice to try to solve them will be briefly described below.
(non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) in the presence of stomach acid, gastroesophageal reflux and / or related diseases.Treatment
In such situations, the main treatment of stomach pains is to "stop" taking the drug believed to be responsible for the side effect in question. However, before stopping any therapy, it is always good to seek medical advice.
Naturally, in the presence of gastric disorders and pathologies, it will be necessary to undertake an "adequate therapy which will be instituted by the doctor after an accurate medical examination and, possibly, following the execution of specific tests (for example, gastroscopy)."
and Food IntolerancesOther possible causes potentially responsible for the onset of stomach pains are food intolerances and allergies. When you ingest a particular food towards which you are intolerant or allergic, in fact, we witness the appearance of a series of symptoms including stomach pangs.
Generally, the pangs due to food allergies are accompanied by more severe symptoms (including shock or circulatory collapse) than the symptoms that usually characterize a "food intolerance."
Treatment
Stomach pains caused by food intolerances and allergies can only be prevented by avoiding the foods responsible for these ailments.
Clearly, when the symptoms of intolerance or allergy appear, it is necessary to immediately contact the health services. Once the patient has recovered, he will have to undergo the specific tests and tests necessary to identify the food responsible for the allergic reaction or intolerance.
In any case, in the presence of food intolerance and allergies, stomach pains are perhaps one of the less serious symptoms that can occur, even if they can be particularly intense.
, or they could also be the consequence of an "excessive acid secretion and / or the alteration of the natural defense mechanisms of which the gastric mucosa is equipped to protect itself from the acidity of the digestive fluids. A typical example of gastric lesions caused by these factors is given from gastric ulcer.Treatment
The therapy to be undertaken for the treatment of gastric mucosal lesions must be established by the doctor and, generally, is related to their extent and severity.
In any case, generally, the treatment of gastric ulcer involves the use of gastroprotective drugs.
and Stress as Possible Causes of Stomach PainWhen stomach pains occur in the absence of physical causes, they could be traced back to psychological causes. In fact, in some cases, the pangs in the stomach can represent the somatization of conditions of high stress and anxiety.
In such a situation, the stinging pain can occur at any time of the day, before or after meals, both when you are in a situation that generates tension, and when you are in an apparently calm situation.
Treatment
In this case, the treatment of stomach pains basically depends on "the removal of stress and anxiety. To do this, it is necessary - when possible - to relieve the pressures responsible for the aforementioned disorders that may have arisen in the workplace, school or familiar; at the same time, it may be useful to indulge in a hobby or resort to specific relaxation techniques.
Naturally, in the event that anxiety and stress evolve towards pathological pictures, it is necessary to contact specialist doctors.
or peptic ulcer.Treatment
In this case, the origin of the pangs in the stomach is not pathological but derives from an ignored primary need. To solve the problem, usually, it is sufficient to ingest food. In case of gastritis and ulcer, it is good to be careful not to eat food. and drinks capable of irritating the gastric mucous membranes and / or capable of increasing stomach acid secretion.
Stomach pains can also occur following an excessively large meal which can lead to digestive difficulties or indigestion.
Treatment
In the event that stomach pains are caused by digestive problems, the best treatment is prevention. It consists in "avoiding meals that are too abundant and rich in foods that are difficult to digest (for example, fried foods, fatty meats, etc.), in chewing slowly and in not exceeding the consumption of alcohol and carbonated drinks. Furthermore, it is always good to consume meals with calm and tranquility.
If indigestion occurs sporadically, it could be useful to take antacid drugs, useful for neutralizing the excessive acidic environment created in the stomach and, consequently, useful in promoting digestive processes. Of course, the use of these drugs is allowed only if there are no contraindications to their use; in case of doubt, therefore, it is necessary to contact your doctor.
, poor appetite or loss of appetite.If the symptom covered by the article is caused by food allergies or intolerances, vomiting, abdominal swelling, diarrhea, blisters on the tongue and hives may also occur.
neglected for too long, periods of high stress, etc.).
Otherwise, if the pangs in the stomach appear apparently without any reason, are frequent and numerous or occur at regular intervals (for example, when taking certain foods or drugs), it is always good to contact your doctor. A doctor's consultation is required, even more so, when the pangs are also associated with other symptoms, whether they are mild or severe.
In such situations, in fact, the pangs in the stomach could indicate the presence of underlying pathological conditions that require an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
