Stomach pain, abdominal painStomach cramps itself is disorder, but the result of another present disorder. Stomach cramps are sudden pains in the stomach area, which often occur several times in short succession. In some cases, the pain radiates even into the back or chest, but usually subsides by itself after a few seconds.
Sometimes the stomach pain is accompanied by other symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting or flatulence. In most cases, the symptoms of stomach cramps occur suddenly and without any apparent reason. Some patients also describe stomach cramps that start easily and become more intense.
As fast as they start, the symptoms of stomach pain can subside completely within a very short time. While stomach cramps usually only occur for a short period of time in most patients, the symptoms can last for several days in individual cases. Other symptoms observed in connection with stomach cramps are nausea and vomiting.
In addition, many of those affected suffer from severe belching and/or diarrhea at the same time. Especially the accompanying symptoms of stomach cramps can provide an important indication of the underlying disease. If fever occurs in addition to the stomach complaints, a viral infection or the presence of inflammatory processes in the area of the gastrointestinal tract can usually be assumed.
The symptoms diarrhea and vomiting also indicate the presence of an infection. Another important symptom of stomach cramps, which can indicate the possible cause, is the exact localization of the symptoms. Most people associate stomach cramps with the upper abdomen on the left to the middle of the stomach.
However, stomach cramps can also be felt somewhat deeper or radiate to other regions. Since the cause of the stomach cramps is not always to be found in the area of the stomach, attention should be paid to other rather unspecific symptoms. General information about abdominal cramps can be found here: Stomach cramps Problems of the heart (myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease and similar diseases) can also be perceived as apparent stomach cramps.
If there is a cardiac cause, most patients have additional complaints. Typical symptoms include pain in the left shoulder and/or upper left arm. Furthermore, additional pain in the neck and/or jaw area (especially in women) can occur. Psychologically caused stomach pain can usually only be diagnosed as such when the additional symptoms are considered. In most cases, the affected patients report increased stress, strong emotions or anxiety.
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