What is the pain in the middle of the abdomen?

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

Severe abdominal pain is sometimes caused by mild conditions such as bloating, or the cramping pain of viral gastroenteritis. Conversely, little or no pain may indicate serious life-threatening conditions such as colon cancer or early appendicitis.

1.1 Pain between right and left abdomen The kidneys are located on each side of the spine. It is possible that pain in this area is also caused by problems with the large intestine.
Usually pain that radiates to the back, accompanied by fever, chills, diarrhea and nausea can be a sign of a kidney infection.
Once the severe pain radiates down the lower abdomen and comes in waves, it could be a kidney stone. Patients may experience nausea, vomiting, fever, need to urinate constantly, and blood in the urine.
The pain is often accompanied by bloating, along with hard and dry stools that are symptoms of constipation.
1.2 Pain in the middle of the abdomen Problems related to the small intestine and large intestine are the cause of the discomfort in the middle of the abdomen.
Abdominal pain and cramps accompanied by severe diarrhea, fatigue, fever and weight loss are indicative of inflammatory bowel disease.
When pain is accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea and difficulty passing gas or defecation, the patient should beware of small bowel obstruction.
Pain accompanied by swelling near the navel, often causing discomfort in the abdomen is called an umbilical hernia.

1.3 Pain in the middle on the left side. Outside of the left kidney, this is also the area that contains the colon. The cause of mid-abdominal pain can be due to colon infection or inflammation due to unhealthy diet, aging...
Continuous and prolonged pain accompanied by abdominal pain, fever, sadness Vomiting and vomiting are typical symptoms of diverticulitis or colitis.
These can also be the initial manifestations of irritable bowel syndrome, a functional disorder of the intestine that recurs many times without finding anatomical, histological, or biochemical lesions. in the intestine.

Split meals. Make sure your meals are balanced and full of fiber. Eat lots of vegetables. Limit gas-producing foods. Drink plenty of water every day. Exercise regularly. To avoid heartburn or GERD symptoms:
Quit smoking. Lose weight if necessary. Stop eating at least 2 hours before going to bed. Maintain an upright sitting position for at least 30 minutes after eating. When the symptoms of abdominal pain, pain in the middle of the abdomen appear, the patient needs to determine the cause of the pain, if self-treatment at home with the above measures does not work, it is necessary to consult a doctor. doctor to have a scientific treatment plan.
Doctor Huong has over 30 years of experience in the field of Gastroenterology in which with nearly 20 years holding the position of Deputy Department, Head of Department of Hue Central Hospital. Currently, he is a Doctor of Gastroenterology - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - General Internal Medicine Department of Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.