Prophylaxis
As with many diseases, a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet and plenty of exercise is the basis of good preventive care. Otherwise, there is not much that can be done prophylactically against many triggers of abdominal cramps.
Forecast
The forecast is highly dependent on the type of triggering factor and therefore cannot be presented in a generalized manner. Many abdominal cramps resolve themselves after a few hours or days, either by themselves or with the help of light measures such as teas. Of the other triggers, some can be well treated by adequate therapy. In the case of tumours, however, the prognosis is rather poor.
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