Stomach Pain Symptoms

The portion of body, below the ribs and above the pelvis, containing most of the gastrointestinal tract, and other vital organs like liver, kidneys, pancreas and spleen, is abdomen and pains arising from it, are usually referred to as stomach pain symptoms. We review the alimentary tract that comprises of mainly esophagus, stomach, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, cecum, and appendix and f colon, in a manner that focus on stomach is not lost.

Stomach related pain symptoms

• Gastro Esophageal Reflus Disorder
  Stomach is the body part lying between esophagus and pyloris sphincter. The upper end of stomach (esophagus) is a sort of no return valve to prevent the backward flow of ingested food. At times however it fails to work properly with subsequent symptoms of GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflus Disorder)
  
• Pyloris sphincter malfunction
  The lower end of stomach is also a non return valve, performing the main function of holding the contents of stomach till their conversion to ‘chyme’; a semi solid mixture of food ingredients with enzymes and acids. Malfunction of pyloris sphincter results in loose bowels. 
• Gastric Ulcer
  Excessive use of high acid foods and consumption of carbonated drinks, alcohol, chewing tobacco, and spicy foods containing red, black or white peppers or other condiments may cause ulcers in stomach.
  
• Ulcerative colitis is the occurrence of ulcers in colon.
  
• Peptic Ulcer may occur in the inner lining of the stomach and known as ‘gastric ulcer’ or may appear in the duodenum, then known as ‘duodenal ulcer’. It is accompanied by sharp stomach pain. The condition is relieved by the use of non steroidal anti acids.
  
• Diverticulitis: Diverticula are small protrusions in the gastrointestinal tract that may cause stomach pain.
  
• Stool discoloration, in the form of lighter color, indicates hepatitis, while it’s blackening and presence of blood or frequency, ease and consistency too are important symptoms. Watery consistency of stools accompanied by stomach pain is usually due to infection by various bacteria. Running stomach or blood containing stool is mostly caused by infection by bacteria like, Helicobacter pylori. Or E.Coli
  
• Hernia is the protrusion of one organ into the other on account of some weak point between them. Herniation is associated with severe stomach pain, particularly in case of intestinal entangling or another condition known as groin hernia. It is identified by imaging and treated with surgery when constrained.
  
• Flatulence, heart burn, foul odor or metallic taste in mouth accompanied by pain in any quadrant of abdomen, indicate stomach pain symptoms
  
• Sudden and severe stomach pain symptoms indicate food or chemical poisoning, presence of some extraneous matter in stomach or internal injuries therefore require immediate medical attention.
  
• Celiac Disease is an intolerance of some food ingredients like ‘Gluten’; the main protein contained in wheat flour. The celiac disease, damages the internal lining of small intestines, rendering them unable to absorb and utilize food ingredients. Inability to absorb and utilize micronutrients results in anemic conditions and general weakness. Use of gluten free diet is required in this case.