Abdominal or stomach pain at night: Common causes and prevention

Nighttime abdominal pain, sometimes called stomach pain, can occur for various reasons. Often, it is due to gas or other digestive issues, but there may be more severe underlying issue, such as gallstones.

Here, learn about some common causes of nighttime abdominal pain and how to manage or treat it.

Digestive problems are considered the most common cause of abdominal pain at night.

Eating close to bedtime means digestion is more likely to occur while lying down, making it easier for stomach acid to travel back up the digestive tract.

Sleeping difficulties and sleep disorders can make conditions like ulcer disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) more likely or worse.

Lying down can also increase pressure on some muscular, joint, or bone injuries, making pain and discomfort more intense.

Here are some common causes of nighttime abdominal pain:

Gas

Gas in the digestive tract is a common cause of abdominal pain. It can lead to distention, bloating, and discomfort. It leaves the body through belching or passing gas.

Gas usually enters the body when people swallow gas, for example, when smoking, chewing gum, eating quickly, or consuming fizzy drinks. Certain bacteria in the gut also produce gas when they break down carbohydrates. Sometimes, it results from a medical condition, such as IBD or food sensitivity.

What can I do about flatulence?

Acid reflux

Acid reflux is when stomach acids travel up into the food pipe. It can cause a burning sensation, nausea, vomiting, gas, bloating, sore throat, and a cough.

Various factors may increase the risk of acid reflux, such as:

• high alcohol consumption
• overeating, especially close to bedtime
• lying down too soon after eating
• being overweight
• high-fat, spicy, and fried foods, along with chocolate and coffee

What are some home remedies for heartburn and acid reflux?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common cause. Conditions that inflame the food pipe cause heartburn, nausea, and indigestion. Symptoms often intensify when lying down.

Which diet is good for people with GERD?

Gastritis

Gastritis is when the stomach walls become irritated and inflamed. This can lead to a sense of pain or burning, as well as nausea, vomiting, and gas. Untreated cases can lead to ulcers, bleeding, and cancer.

What should you eat and avoid with gastritis?

Stomach and intestinal, or peptic, ulcers

Stomach ulcers and intestinal ulcers can cause a burning sensation in the stomach region. Pain can worsen after eating as well as when the stomach is empty. Nighttime is often the longest stretch of the day between meals.

Causes include:

• H. pylori bacteria
• overuse or prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• tumors, in rare cases

Learn more about peptic ulcers

Gallstones

The gallbladder is a small organ beneath the liver that releases bile. Secretions can build up and form hardened lumps called gallstones.

Gallstones can range in size from a speck of sand to a golf ball. Pain occurs when gallstones cause a blockage in the duct system of the gallbladder, liver, or pancreas.

Fatty or rich meals can worsen gallstone symptoms since bile helps the body digest fat.

Some individuals with gallstones have no symptoms and do not need medical help. People with recurring gallbladder pain or inflammation may need surgery to remove the gallbladder.

As well as pain, gallstones can also cause the following complications:

• nausea or vomiting
• fever
• yellowing of the skin and eyes
• unexplained exhaustion
• light-colored stool

What can people eat for a healthy gallbladder?

Irritable bowel syndrome

Some people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) experience nighttime abdominal pain.

Symptoms include abdominal pain and changes in bowel movements. Having a large evening meal may worsen nighttime abdominal pain in individuals with IBS.

Around 5–10% of people have IBS, and most are under 50.

What should you eat with IBS?

Celiac disease

An allergy to gluten, a protein in wheat, barley, rye, and spelt, causes inflammation of the small intestine, often with cramping and abdominal pain. Genetic factors probably underlie the allergy.

Symptoms typically relate to the digestive system and include diarrhea, tiredness, and bloating. However, some people have no symptoms.

Without diagnosis or treatment, complications can arise. They include dental problems, delayed puberty, mood changes, and reduced growth due to vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Around 1 in 100 people globally have celiac disease, but around 30% do not have a diagnosis.

What is a gluten-free diet?

Crohn’s disease

Crohn’s disease is a type of IBD. It is an inflammation of the digestive tract lining that causes diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, anemia, and fatigue, among other symptoms.

Experts do not know why it develops, but it may be due to an autoimmune reaction or genetic factors. Smoking may also increase the risk.

Which foods should people avoid during a Crohn’s flare-up?

Menstrual cramps

Cramping, bloating, gas, and discomfort are common during menstruation as the uterine lining sheds.

Symptoms range from mild to severe and may affect the back and legs. There may also be nausea, vomiting, headaches, and other symptoms.

What is the best way to manage menstrual cramps?

Endometriosis

With endometriosis, tissue similar to endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus. This can cause severe or persistent pain, bleeding and spotting, and digestive problems. It can make it harder to become pregnant.

Endometriosis may affect over 11% of females aged 15–44 in the United States.

Can home remedies help with endometriosis?

Food intolerances

Individuals with a food intolerance have a sensitivity to certain foods and cannot properly digest or process them. They may experience pain, bloating, diarrhea, and gas. Symptoms usually start soon after eating the food but may appear up to 48 hours later.

Lactose intolerance is a common food intolerance that causes severe abdominal cramping and pain.

Constipation

Constipation makes it difficult to pass stool. As a result, waste products build up in the colon, leading to distention, pain, and pressure throughout the abdomen. Stools will be hard, dry, and difficult to pass.

Constipation can happen for many reasons, including dietary factors, certain medications, or an underlying health condition.

Which foods can help relieve constipation?

Often, nighttime abdominal pain is not a reason for immediate concern. Severe or persistent symptoms, however, need medical attention.

People also should seek medical advice if they have additional symptoms, such as:

• severe or ongoing pain that does not lessen with over-the-counter medications
• fever
• difficulty breathing
• unexplained weight loss
• abdominal swelling or inflammation
• abdomen that is painful to touch
• yellowing of the skin and eyes
• ongoing nausea or vomiting, especially if vomiting blood
• blood in the stool
• pain that occurs during pregnancy
• joint and muscle aches

Sometimes, sudden severe pain can indicate a more serious condition, such as appendicitis. Appendicitis can cause pain that begins around the belly button and travels downward into the lower right side. It then usually worsens with the slightest activity or movement.

Other conditions that involve severe abdominal pain and need medical attention include:

• Kidney stones. Sharp, stabbing pain that begins in the mid back and spreads to the abdomen can indicate kidney stones. There is often blood in the urine.
• Food poisoning. Food poisoning can cause intense and sudden vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and fever or chills. A person should see a doctor if they have a high fever, vomiting or diarrhea that is severe or contains blood, dehydration, or diarrhea lasting longer than 3 days.
• Cardiac events or conditions. A person should seek urgent medical help if abdominal pain occurs with changes in heart rate, sweating, nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, tingling in the arms or chest, or pain in the jaw and neck. It may be a sign of a heart attack.
• Hiatal hernia. Occurs when a part of the stomach passes into the chest cavity. Lying flat can increase reflux symptoms that commonly occur with a hiatal hernia.
• Cancer. Stomach cancer and other cancers in the abdominal area can cause various abdominal or digestive symptoms that may be severe, persistent, or both.

In the case of any of these conditions, medical evaluation is important to receive a proper diagnosis and treatment.

The table shows some treatments and home remedies for conditions that cause abdominal pain at night.

Condition	Treatment options	Home remedies
gas	medications to reduce gas or address an underlying health condition	avoiding swallowing air, for example, by eating slowly; eating smaller meals more often; avoiding foods that cause gas
GERD, acid reflux, indigestion, heartburn	h3 blockers, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), surgery, endoscopy	maintaining moderate weight; sleeping with head raised; avoiding smoking; making dietary changes
gastritis	depending on the cause: PPIs, antibiotics to treat H. pylori, and others	avoid high alcohol intake, check for allergies, follow doctor’s advice when using iron supplements
stomach and intestinal ulcers	PPIs; antibiotics to treat H. pylori	avoiding or stopping NSAIDs; avoiding alcohol
gallstones	surgery to remove the gallbladder	maintaining moderate weight; avoiding rapid weight loss
IBS	medication for diarrhea, constipation, and pain; probiotics; mental health therapies	eating more fiber, avoiding gluten, following a low FODMAP diet, exercising, managing stress, getting enough sleep
celiac disease	avoid gluten	avoiding all products containing gluten
Crohn’s disease	medication to manage symptoms, bowel rest for severe symptoms, surgery in some cases	avoiding fizzy drinks and high fiber foods, staying hydrated, eating small meals more often
menstrual cramps	NSAIDs for pain relief, birth control pills	applying heat; doing exercise, such as yoga
endometriosis	NSAIDs for pain relief; hormonal treatments; surgery	herbal teas (such as licorice or cinnamon) and supplements may help
food intolerance	avoid products containing the substance, such as lactose	checking labels to avoid foods containing the substance; using alternatives, such as oat milk for people with a lactose intolerance
constipation	laxatives or stool softeners; changing existing medications; surgery, in some cases	dietary fiber, water, and exercise may help

Tips for preventing and managing nighttime abdominal pain will depend on the cause.

They include:

• avoiding eating close to bedtime
• raising the head of the bed while sleeping
• avoiding rich or fatty foods, coffee, or chocolate at night
• avoiding or limiting alcohol consumption
• avoiding overeating
• using over-the-counter medications
• asking a doctor about symptoms that could indicate an underlying condition

Here are some answers to questions people often ask about abdominal pain at night.

What causes abdominal pain at night?

Pain that is worse at night is often due to digestive issues, such as gas. Sometimes, however, there may be a more severe underlying cause, such as IBS or IBD.

What can I do about abdominal pain at night?

The first step is to try eating smaller meals and avoiding eating close to bedtime. If dietary changes do not help or symptoms are severe or persistent, a person should seek medical advice.

There are many possible causes of abdominal pain at night, ranging from gas from eating too fast to more serious conditions that may need surgery.

Tips that may help include eating smaller meals more often, avoiding eating too near bedtime, and eating more slowly.

Anyone with concerns about symptoms should seek medical advice. A doctor may recommend lifestyle changes or do tests to identify an underlying cause.

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Abdominal or stomach pain at night: Common causes and prevention

Nighttime abdominal pain, sometimes called stomach pain, can occur for various reasons. Often, it is due to gas or other digestive issues, but there may be more severe underlying issue, such as gallstones.

Here, learn about some common causes of nighttime abdominal pain and how to manage or treat it.

Digestive problems are considered the most common cause of abdominal pain at night.

Eating close to bedtime means digestion is more likely to occur while lying down, making it easier for stomach acid to travel back up the digestive tract.

Sleeping difficulties and sleep disorders can make conditions like ulcer disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) more likely or worse.

Lying down can also increase pressure on some muscular, joint, or bone injuries, making pain and discomfort more intense.

Here are some common causes of nighttime abdominal pain:

Gas

Gas in the digestive tract is a common cause of abdominal pain. It can lead to distention, bloating, and discomfort. It leaves the body through belching or passing gas.

Gas usually enters the body when people swallow gas, for example, when smoking, chewing gum, eating quickly, or consuming fizzy drinks. Certain bacteria in the gut also produce gas when they break down carbohydrates. Sometimes, it results from a medical condition, such as IBD or food sensitivity.

What can I do about flatulence?

Acid reflux

Acid reflux is when stomach acids travel up into the food pipe. It can cause a burning sensation, nausea, vomiting, gas, bloating, sore throat, and a cough.

Various factors may increase the risk of acid reflux, such as:

• high alcohol consumption
• overeating, especially close to bedtime
• lying down too soon after eating
• being overweight
• high-fat, spicy, and fried foods, along with chocolate and coffee

What are some home remedies for heartburn and acid reflux?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common cause. Conditions that inflame the food pipe cause heartburn, nausea, and indigestion. Symptoms often intensify when lying down.

Which diet is good for people with GERD?

Gastritis

Gastritis is when the stomach walls become irritated and inflamed. This can lead to a sense of pain or burning, as well as nausea, vomiting, and gas. Untreated cases can lead to ulcers, bleeding, and cancer.

What should you eat and avoid with gastritis?

Stomach and intestinal, or peptic, ulcers

Stomach ulcers and intestinal ulcers can cause a burning sensation in the stomach region. Pain can worsen after eating as well as when the stomach is empty. Nighttime is often the longest stretch of the day between meals.

Causes include:

• H. pylori bacteria
• overuse or prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• tumors, in rare cases

Learn more about peptic ulcers

Gallstones

The gallbladder is a small organ beneath the liver that releases bile. Secretions can build up and form hardened lumps called gallstones.

Gallstones can range in size from a speck of sand to a golf ball. Pain occurs when gallstones cause a blockage in the duct system of the gallbladder, liver, or pancreas.

Fatty or rich meals can worsen gallstone symptoms since bile helps the body digest fat.

Some individuals with gallstones have no symptoms and do not need medical help. People with recurring gallbladder pain or inflammation may need surgery to remove the gallbladder.

As well as pain, gallstones can also cause the following complications:

• nausea or vomiting
• fever
• yellowing of the skin and eyes
• unexplained exhaustion
• light-colored stool

What can people eat for a healthy gallbladder?

Irritable bowel syndrome

Some people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) experience nighttime abdominal pain.

Symptoms include abdominal pain and changes in bowel movements. Having a large evening meal may worsen nighttime abdominal pain in individuals with IBS.

Around 5–10% of people have IBS, and most are under 50.

What should you eat with IBS?

Celiac disease

An allergy to gluten, a protein in wheat, barley, rye, and spelt, causes inflammation of the small intestine, often with cramping and abdominal pain. Genetic factors probably underlie the allergy.

Symptoms typically relate to the digestive system and include diarrhea, tiredness, and bloating. However, some people have no symptoms.

Without diagnosis or treatment, complications can arise. They include dental problems, delayed puberty, mood changes, and reduced growth due to vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Around 1 in 100 people globally have celiac disease, but around 30% do not have a diagnosis.

What is a gluten-free diet?

Crohn’s disease

Crohn’s disease is a type of IBD. It is an inflammation of the digestive tract lining that causes diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, anemia, and fatigue, among other symptoms.

Experts do not know why it develops, but it may be due to an autoimmune reaction or genetic factors. Smoking may also increase the risk.

Which foods should people avoid during a Crohn’s flare-up?

Menstrual cramps

Cramping, bloating, gas, and discomfort are common during menstruation as the uterine lining sheds.

Symptoms range from mild to severe and may affect the back and legs. There may also be nausea, vomiting, headaches, and other symptoms.

What is the best way to manage menstrual cramps?

Endometriosis

With endometriosis, tissue similar to endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus. This can cause severe or persistent pain, bleeding and spotting, and digestive problems. It can make it harder to become pregnant.

Endometriosis may affect over 11% of females aged 15–44 in the United States.

Can home remedies help with endometriosis?

Food intolerances

Individuals with a food intolerance have a sensitivity to certain foods and cannot properly digest or process them. They may experience pain, bloating, diarrhea, and gas. Symptoms usually start soon after eating the food but may appear up to 48 hours later.

Lactose intolerance is a common food intolerance that causes severe abdominal cramping and pain.

Constipation

Constipation makes it difficult to pass stool. As a result, waste products build up in the colon, leading to distention, pain, and pressure throughout the abdomen. Stools will be hard, dry, and difficult to pass.

Constipation can happen for many reasons, including dietary factors, certain medications, or an underlying health condition.

Which foods can help relieve constipation?

Often, nighttime abdominal pain is not a reason for immediate concern. Severe or persistent symptoms, however, need medical attention.

People also should seek medical advice if they have additional symptoms, such as:

• severe or ongoing pain that does not lessen with over-the-counter medications
• fever
• difficulty breathing
• unexplained weight loss
• abdominal swelling or inflammation
• abdomen that is painful to touch
• yellowing of the skin and eyes
• ongoing nausea or vomiting, especially if vomiting blood
• blood in the stool
• pain that occurs during pregnancy
• joint and muscle aches

Sometimes, sudden severe pain can indicate a more serious condition, such as appendicitis. Appendicitis can cause pain that begins around the belly button and travels downward into the lower right side. It then usually worsens with the slightest activity or movement.

Other conditions that involve severe abdominal pain and need medical attention include:

• Kidney stones. Sharp, stabbing pain that begins in the mid back and spreads to the abdomen can indicate kidney stones. There is often blood in the urine.
• Food poisoning. Food poisoning can cause intense and sudden vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and fever or chills. A person should see a doctor if they have a high fever, vomiting or diarrhea that is severe or contains blood, dehydration, or diarrhea lasting longer than 3 days.
• Cardiac events or conditions. A person should seek urgent medical help if abdominal pain occurs with changes in heart rate, sweating, nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, tingling in the arms or chest, or pain in the jaw and neck. It may be a sign of a heart attack.
• Hiatal hernia. Occurs when a part of the stomach passes into the chest cavity. Lying flat can increase reflux symptoms that commonly occur with a hiatal hernia.
• Cancer. Stomach cancer and other cancers in the abdominal area can cause various abdominal or digestive symptoms that may be severe, persistent, or both.

In the case of any of these conditions, medical evaluation is important to receive a proper diagnosis and treatment.

The table shows some treatments and home remedies for conditions that cause abdominal pain at night.

Condition	Treatment options	Home remedies
gas	medications to reduce gas or address an underlying health condition	avoiding swallowing air, for example, by eating slowly; eating smaller meals more often; avoiding foods that cause gas
GERD, acid reflux, indigestion, heartburn	h3 blockers, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), surgery, endoscopy	maintaining moderate weight; sleeping with head raised; avoiding smoking; making dietary changes
gastritis	depending on the cause: PPIs, antibiotics to treat H. pylori, and others	avoid high alcohol intake, check for allergies, follow doctor’s advice when using iron supplements
stomach and intestinal ulcers	PPIs; antibiotics to treat H. pylori	avoiding or stopping NSAIDs; avoiding alcohol
gallstones	surgery to remove the gallbladder	maintaining moderate weight; avoiding rapid weight loss
IBS	medication for diarrhea, constipation, and pain; probiotics; mental health therapies	eating more fiber, avoiding gluten, following a low FODMAP diet, exercising, managing stress, getting enough sleep
celiac disease	avoid gluten	avoiding all products containing gluten
Crohn’s disease	medication to manage symptoms, bowel rest for severe symptoms, surgery in some cases	avoiding fizzy drinks and high fiber foods, staying hydrated, eating small meals more often
menstrual cramps	NSAIDs for pain relief, birth control pills	applying heat; doing exercise, such as yoga
endometriosis	NSAIDs for pain relief; hormonal treatments; surgery	herbal teas (such as licorice or cinnamon) and supplements may help
food intolerance	avoid products containing the substance, such as lactose	checking labels to avoid foods containing the substance; using alternatives, such as oat milk for people with a lactose intolerance
constipation	laxatives or stool softeners; changing existing medications; surgery, in some cases	dietary fiber, water, and exercise may help

Tips for preventing and managing nighttime abdominal pain will depend on the cause.

They include:

• avoiding eating close to bedtime
• raising the head of the bed while sleeping
• avoiding rich or fatty foods, coffee, or chocolate at night
• avoiding or limiting alcohol consumption
• avoiding overeating
• using over-the-counter medications
• asking a doctor about symptoms that could indicate an underlying condition

Here are some answers to questions people often ask about abdominal pain at night.

What causes abdominal pain at night?

Pain that is worse at night is often due to digestive issues, such as gas. Sometimes, however, there may be a more severe underlying cause, such as IBS or IBD.

What can I do about abdominal pain at night?

The first step is to try eating smaller meals and avoiding eating close to bedtime. If dietary changes do not help or symptoms are severe or persistent, a person should seek medical advice.

There are many possible causes of abdominal pain at night, ranging from gas from eating too fast to more serious conditions that may need surgery.

Tips that may help include eating smaller meals more often, avoiding eating too near bedtime, and eating more slowly.

Anyone with concerns about symptoms should seek medical advice. A doctor may recommend lifestyle changes or do tests to identify an underlying cause.

Read this article in Spanish.

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What diseases are characterized by nocturnal abdominal pain?

Late evening is the time when ambulances and emergency departments of hospitals are especially busy. During the day, changes occur in the human body. Late in the evening, the production of glucocorticoids, hormones of the adrenal cortex, which suppress inflammation and associated pain, reaches a minimum. The threshold of pain sensitivity decreases. Any pain associated with inflammatory processes makes itself felt stronger.

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Closer to the night, hospitals are usually more intensively filled with new patients, many of whom complain of pain in the abdomen, under the ribs, in the pit of the stomach. Some morning it will get better and they will go home. Others will have to undergo a course of treatment for a week or two.

• It is often at night that pain in acute appendicitis begins to disturb. Usually, at the beginning, the whole stomach hurts, around the navel, then the pain shifts to the right iliac region.
• “Hungry”, night pains in the upper abdomen are characteristic of some forms of chronic gastritis, ulcers in the lower part of the stomach, duodenum. Usually, if you eat, the condition improves.
• In gastroesophageal reflux disease (a condition in which the contents of the stomach are periodically thrown into the esophagus), chalazia cardia (insufficiency of the muscular sphincter in the lower part of the esophagus), diaphragmatic hernia, the condition worsens when a person is in a horizontal position, especially if he ate shortly before sleep. At the same time, the contents of the stomach enter the esophagus more easily, causing heartburn and pain.
• Dyspepsia is a digestive disorder that occurs with various diseases. Pain, heaviness and bloating in the abdomen can bother you at night if you eat before bed.
• Night and morning pains under the right rib can disturb with cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, liver diseases. Especially if there was a holiday the night before, a stormy feast with an abundance of fatty foods and alcohol.

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Where can I go for help?

If the pain is very intense, the general condition has greatly worsened, other symptoms are bothering you, such as nausea and vomiting, yellowness of the skin, pallor, dizziness, fever, you need to call an ambulance. Until the doctor arrives, you can not take painkillers, laxatives, or do an enema.

If there was no ambulance, the next day you need to visit a general practitioner or gastroenterologist. If the pain bothers you not for the first night in a row or occurs periodically for a long time, do not hesitate to go to the hospital. Symptoms of a chronic disease can be tolerated for some time, but gradually the condition will worsen anyway, serious complications may develop.
In order to diagnose the cause of nighttime abdominal pain, the doctor may prescribe blood tests, abdominal ultrasound, X-ray contrast studies, CT, MRI and other procedures.

Don’t wait for complications. Any disease should be treated as early as possible. If you are worried about stomach pains at night, make an appointment with a doctor at Medica24 International Clinic. We can be examined on modern equipment. Call: +7 (495) 120-19-58.

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• What diseases are characterized by nocturnal abdominal pain?
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When the intestine hurts, what symptoms can be?

Pain symptoms vary depending on the problem the patient is facing. In this article, we will consider pain and associated symptoms in the context of irritable bowel syndrome and mention other possible pathologies.

Most often, intestinal pain is localized in the iliac regions on the left. Recall that the iliac region is located in the lower part of the abdominal cavity. Pain intensifies during meals, and after taking antispasmodics, with defecation, or with the release of gases, they decrease.

Symptoms

People who experience intestinal pain characterize it with the following symptoms:

• indeterminate;
• stinging;
• blunt;
• constant;
• dagger;
• twister.

One of the features of pain in the intestines is their rare manifestation at night. As a rule, the nature of the pathology is coming – in waves, with an increase in the daytime and an increase after eating.

Pain in the intestines may be accompanied by constipation or diarrhea. The latter arises by urges. After going to the toilet, there is a feeling of incomplete emptying of the intestine. In the case of constipation, with pain syndrome, sheep feces or other dense masses are often excreted.

Why antispasmodics help with pain in the intestines:

The principle of action of antispasmodics is based on a lowering effect on the tone of smooth muscle organs, or on a disturbing effect on nerve impulses associated with smooth muscles. In other words, drugs prevent spasm. The latter creates a painful contraction of the intestinal muscles.

Additional accompanying symptoms:

• bloating;
• stretching;
• flatulence;
• rumbling of the stomach.

Symptoms of anxiety

Pain in the intestines is not always harmless. Make an appointment with a doctor immediately if, in addition to intestinal pain, you observe:

• weight loss;
• presence of blood in the stool;
• fever, rise in temperature;
• weakness.

Statistically 1% of people who experience bowel pain have colitis. Food intolerance / irritable bowel syndrome occurs in 25% of cases. In 6% of cases, we are talking about thyroid dysfunction (especially important for residents of endemic regions, for example, for residents of the Urals). Tumors occur in 0.3% of cases. In statistics, much depends on the age and sex structure of patients.

What to do?

Regardless of age and personal prejudice regarding the disease – make an appointment with a doctor.

If symptoms of anxiety are detected, or additional risk factors (such as age) are identified, the patient will be given an additional examination, including an endoscope. In the absence of deviations, we will establish a diagnosis, examine visceral sensitivity.

About visceral sensitivity in the context of pain in the intestines

Stress, infections, smoking, drugs, certain types of foods can lead to irritable bowel syndrome. Gut sensitivity is how it responds to physiological stimuli. As you know, even strong fear or any other emotional impact causes gastrointestinal reactions.

Other accompanying symptoms indicating the possibility of other pathologies:

• persistent disturbance of food digestion may indicate excessive bacterial growth in the intestine;
• fever, palpable inflammation in the left lower square of the abdomen – signs of diverticulitis;
• endometriosis in women is accompanied by an increase in lymph nodes.

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The appointment with Elizaveta Sergeevna was great, I plan to visit again in April. She told me everything in great detail, I apply her appointments and feel the result. I was in a state hospital with gastritis and I didn’t like the treatment there, so I signed up for a paid clinic to be told what I really had.

The appointment with Elizaveta Sergeevna was wonderful, I plan to apply again in April. She told me everything in great detail, I apply her appointments and feel the result. I was in a state hospital with gastritis and I didn’t like the treatment there, so I signed up for a paid clinic to be told what I really had.

Now the understanding of what was the problem has come, relief has come and now everything is fine, I certainly have something to compare with. If there is such a need, I will advise Dr. Sarakulov. The clinic is also good and it’s great that there are highly specialized doctors there. But in terms of service at the reception, it is not very convenient that you first need to wait on the ground floor, and then they tell me that I need to go to the reception on the other floor. And this constant movement, you run first to the first, then to the second … And there are queues at the registration desk, you have to wait until you sign up. And so, in principle, everything else is on the level. I give the clinic a five with a minus so that there is room to grow.

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Convenient location in Yekaterinburg

Near the metro and not far from the center. It is convenient to get to the SMT Clinic from any area and by any means of transport. There are parking pockets on Surikov and Serov, the street is not overloaded with vehicles, it has entrances from any side of the city.

OWN LABORATORY. RESULTS IN 1-2 DAYS!

CMT saves time for patients and provides laboratory tests within 1-2 days within its own laboratory. The results of some types of analyzes are received by patients of the CMT Clinic almost immediately after admission.

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Not only are we equipped with expert medical equipment, we are proud of our doctors.