Gastric Pain

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Pain or unpleasant feeling in the region of stomach, a part of digestive tract placed in the abdominal cavity between esophagus and small intestine.

Causes of stomach pain
Peptic ulcer – Mucosal ulceration near the acid bearing regions of the gastrointestinal tract, pain characteristically sharply circumscribed to an area about 1 inch in diameter between xephoid and umbilicus.
Cholecystitis – Attacks of epigastric pain with tenderness over gall bladder.
Carcinoma of pancreas – mid gastric pain, steady and dull or paroxysmal colicky pain
Gastroesophagial reflux disease – Can cause stomach pain.
Carcinoma stomach – Daily discomfort along with pain in the abdomen
Acute pancreatitis – Severe backache and tenderness in the epigastrium
Irritable bowel syndrome – Post prandial type of pain which is related to meal
Other causes – Include gastroenteritis, diverticulitis, intestinal obstruction, indigestion, hepatitis, gastritis etc.
Diagnosis of Stomach Pain
Blood test – Complete blood count, blood culture
X ray abdomen – To diagnose intestinal obstruction etc
Abdominal CT scan – To evaluate internal organs and tissues, useful to detect tumor infections.
Abdominal MRI – To diagnose abnormal growth, tumors
Abdominal ultrasound – To assess the structures with in the abdomen.
Videoendoscopy – To know the extent of lesion especially in case of ca stomach.
Treatment of Stomach Pain

Homeopathic treatment of stomach pain – Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat pain but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several well-proved medicines are available for stomach pain treatment that can be selected on the basis of cause, location, sensation, modalities and extension of the pain. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person.