Stomach pain: Location, signs and treatment

The article is professionally consulted by Gastroenterologist, Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital and Master. BSCK II Phan Thi Minh Huong - Gastroenterologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.

Some causes of stomach pain are listed below:
Helicobacter pylori infection: According to statistics, about 80% of patients with stomach pain are due to infection with Helicobacter Pylori. Smoking: Smoking regularly stimulates the secretion of Pepsin and HCl (the main cause of the erosion of the stomach lining). Not only that, regular smoking also affects many other organs in the body. Using stimulant drinks, too much alcohol: Most of the substances in alcohol damage the gastric mucosa, long-term use will cause stomach pain. Unhealthy diet: Unhealthy eating is the main cause of gastrointestinal diseases and stomach pain is one of them. Eating at the wrong time, using unsafe food and drink for a long time makes your chances of stomach pain higher. Prolonged stress: Stress will cause the stomach to contract, thereby stimulating the intestinal peristalsis process, making the pain worse. Therefore, keeping a comfortable mind helps you recover faster during stomach pain treatment.

Some common stomach pain locations are as follows:
2.1 Epigastric region The part of the abdomen below the sternum and above the navel is called the epigastrium, pain in the epigastrium causes the patient to feel dull, tight and difficult. bear. The pain spreads very quickly, mainly to the chest and back area.
2.2 Middle abdomen The middle abdomen is an area where many digestive organs are concentrated, so if you feel pain in the middle abdomen for a long time without relief, you need to go for a test to know the most accurate results. However, mid-abdominal pain combined with phenomena such as heartburn, bloating, indigestion, the possibility of you having stomach pain is very high.
2.3 Left-sided epigastrium When hungry, if you feel pain in the upper left stomach area, the pain is dull, then it is very likely that you have stomach pain. Please monitor these pains very carefully for timely treatment.

The first sign to mention is the pain, the pain can occur immediately after eating or when the stomach is empty after eating about 2 to 3 hours, in many cases the pain appears at night. Pain may be relieved by taking acid-neutralizing agents or after eating. There are also some signs of stomach pain as follows:
Vomiting, nausea at the time of brushing teeth in the morning, pregnant women should also pay attention to this expression;

Flatulence, indigestion, or heartburn after eating 3-4 hours or every morning; Body fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss; If you have severe stomach pain (ulcers, tumors) can be bleeding complications, so sometimes you need to pay attention to the color of your stool to prevent the risk of severe stomach pain.

The best way to treat stomach pain is to go to a specialized hospital for examination and treatment. When you yourself appear the signs that we have listed in the above items, you should immediately go to the doctor to know the exact condition of the disease.
The early detection of stomach pain makes treatment easier, in case of severe stomach pain, a specialist will have the most appropriate treatment regimen. Usually, antibiotics, anti-acids, and acid-neutralizing drugs are used depending on the specific case after clinical examination and gastroscopy. Besides, it also needs to be combined with a reasonable diet and lifestyle to improve the effectiveness of treatment.
Some useful tips for patients with stomach pain in the diet:
Do not skip meals, eat hygienic foods, do not eat too full, this has the effect of reducing pressure on the stomach ; Eat slowly and chew thoroughly to increase the secretion of saliva, which helps to neutralize acid in the stomach to reduce pain; Should not eat cold food will cause the stomach to contract a lot leading to bad effects, should eat and drink hot water so that the digestive system can absorb better; After eating should not be active such as running, exercising,...; Do not use alcoholic beverages, stimulants, greasy, hot spicy foods; Some foods should be used very well in the treatment of stomach pain: apple, ginger, yogurt, toast, coconut water, okra, mint, ...

Some measures when stomach pain occurs:
If pain occurs, lie down and rest, stop all activities you are doing. If you feel pain when you are hungry, do not drink anything to give your stomach the best time to rest. It is possible to apply some measures to relieve pain such as compressing the abdomen, drinking warm ginger water, chewing licorice, ... If the pain persists and is severe, go to a medical center immediately for examination and examination. timely. Stomach pain can be completely cured if detected early, so that severe disease not only makes it difficult to treat but also greatly affects the patient's quality of life. Regular health check-ups are one of the most effective early detection methods.