Summary
Abdominal pain is in principle a very general symptom, which can offer a very wide range of possible causes. They are often the result of a wrong diet or irregularities in the stool and can be easily remedied by changing these factors. If the symptoms occur more frequently, however, further clarification by a doctor is absolutely necessary.
Even if the symptoms are particularly pronounced, a doctor should be consulted immediately. There is not always an organic cause for abdominal pain. Psychological and emotional factors can also have a considerable influence.
Children in particular should be comprehensively examined, as they are usually not yet able to localise pain exactly or express emotional conflicts. Treatment should always be based on the respective cause. In most cases, abdominal pain can be relieved by relatively simple treatment options, usually even without medication.
Sometimes, e.g. in the case of acute, very severe pain, emergency treatment may be indicated, possibly including surgery. In rare cases, a heart attack can also hide behind abdominal pain. Especially in such situations, emergency admission to a clinic is of considerable importance for the further prognosis.
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