Stomach pain which is not originating from stomach....

                                                                   Dr Priyanka Udawat                                                              

Why There Is Stomach Pain ???

                                                    Visible & Invisible Causes

Nearly everyone has had a stomachache at some point. But really, any organ in your abdomen (there are many) could be to blame or there is some other reason. Tummy pain can be short-lived, come and go or chronic for months. 


Visible causes: which we can identify in blood test or ultrasound CT/MR or endoscopies.There are organs in abdomen like liver, Gall stones, stomach, intestines,  pancreas, kidney, ureters and reproductive organs, if they are inflamed you feel pain which severe.  Consult expert gastroenterologist if you have sever pain with vomiting diarrhea, loss of weight and appetite, blood in vomiting or stools. It can be secondary to excess gas, indigestion, excess acidity, food poisoning, food allergy, constipation and due to certain medications. 

Invisible means functional where all test are normal still person is suffering so much from pain. It may be due to excess negative thoughts, suppression, anxiety, fear and  guilt. It is very important to think on your mental health and keep watch on your diet if you are not finding a cause for your pain inspite of various tests. Inspite of all medications and treatment pain dose not go away. To deal these types of pain Integrated approach is required.


                                                        Integrated Approach

Relook on following areas

                    Diet: Age wise,  body type specific, disease specific , season wise diet counselling

                    Lifestyle: work hours, sleep patterns, meal timings, physical activity, recreational activities

                    Relationships : professional and personal - resolve conflicts

Take sometime for your own self

                    Yoga

                    Meditation

                    Recreational activities: sports, walk, travel, wellness retreats


    




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