Abdominal Pain In Stockbridge, Locust Grove, GA
Abdominal pain is a common complaint seen by doctors around the world. It can be described as sharp, dull, intermittent or constant pain and originates in between the lower chest and pelvic areas of the body.
Most causes of abdominal pain are not serious and can be resolved with medication or diet changes.
Acute abdominal pain, which happens suddenly, is often the result of a stomach virus or gas. Ongoing or chronic, abdominal pain can be often attributed to ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome or other chronic conditions. However, certain symptoms warrant medical attention. Abdominal pain after an accident or during pregnancy, for example, should always be evaluated as soon as possible. If there is fever present, the abdomen is tender to the touch, or the pain lasts more than a few hours, a doctor should be contacted. Vomiting blood or passing bloody or tar-like stools or breathing difficulties associated with abdominal pain should be considered medical emergencies.