Abdominal Pain

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When Should You Be Concerned About Abdominal
Pain and Seek Treatment?
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Abdominal Pain

• Abdominal pain is pretty common and something
  almost all of us have experienced at one point or
  another. From overeating, to heartburn and
  indigestion, to constipation or diarrhea, the
  symptoms are quite common. While these dont
  always warrant a trip to the doctor, symptoms
  that do require immediate attention are
• frequent or persistent abdominal pain typically
  treated by a gastroenterologist.
• severe abdominal pain patient should go to the
  closest emergency room (ER).

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Abdominal pain Reasons
Symptoms that do not resolve over time or recur
(chronic symptoms) require evaluation by a
physician. Abdominal pain can occur for many
different reasons, with widely varying degrees of
severity. Intense pain can indicate several
different conditions, from inflammation to
appendicitis, and should not be ignored. Sudden
onset of abdominal pain can be worrisome for
patients and a challenge for doctors.  Therefore,
a careful and logical approach for the assessment
of abdominal pain is necessary.
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Different types of GI symptoms include

• Heartburn
• Reflux of acid or stomach contents into the
  throat
• Bloated or distended sensation in the abdomen
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty swallowing
• Any significant change in bowel movements
• Vomiting
• Fresh or altered blood passing from the rectum

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Additional Abdominal Pain Symptoms
If bloating is persistent or is accompanied by
additional symptoms such as stomach pain,
diarrhea, or nausea, a gastroenterologist should
be consulted. Moreover, rectal bleeding can be a
sign of colon polyps or other conditions, such as
hemorrhoids or even colon cancer. A polyp is a
growth that can occur in the large intestine, or
colon. Large polyps can cause abdominal pain.
Some polyps are precancerous, meaning that if
they are not removed they could slowly progress
into a cancer. A gastroenterologist can perform a
colonoscopy and remove the polyp. Colonoscopy can
also assist in determining the underlying cause
for constant bloating.
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Abdominal Pain May Cause other Diseases
All of us may have occasional heartburn or acid
reflux. However, frequent heartburn, food
sticking in the throat or a chronic and
persistent sore throat may be associated with a
more severe problem known as gastroesophageal refl
ux disease (GERD). GERD is a medical condition in
which acid from the stomach flows up into the
esophagus. People suffering from GERD complain
about a burning discomfort, localized behind the
breastbone that can move up towards the throat.
The burning sensation can also be accompanied by
a bitter or sour taste of the acid in the back of
the mouth. Moreover, repeated exposure to acid
can cause ulcers and tissue abnormalities that
affect a persons ability to breathe, swallow,
and speak. If left uncontrolled, chronic acid
reflux and the damage caused by it can ultimately
lead to cancer.
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Call Your GI Doctor
If you have any of the above mentioned symptoms
be sure to call your GI doctor. These conditions
can often be treated effectively with timely
recognition, management and appropriate therapy.
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