Abdominal pain can be a sign of various diseases.
It is important to pay attention to where exactly it hurts and what might be the cause.
General practitioner and head of the emergency and urgent care department at the European Medical Center Marina Berezhnaya told Gazeta.Ru about this.
Pain in the upper abdomen
Pain in the upper abdomen may be associated with problems with the stomach, pancreas, or gallbladder.
In some cases, this may indicate the possible onset of appendicitis with symptoms in the upper abdomen.
Pain in the left side of the abdomen
When there is pain on the left, it may be associated with gastritis or colitis. Also, pain may be a sign of urolithiasis.
Pain in the right side of the abdomen
Pain in the upper right abdomen may be associated with gallbladder or liver disease.
If the pain is located lower, it may indicate problems with the pelvic organs or appendicitis.
When to see a doctor
If the pain is accompanied by fever, nausea or vomiting, then this is a reason to urgently consult a doctor.
