Definition Most people suffer from abdominal cramps at least once in their lives. In many cases they are harmless, but they can also be caused by serious diseases. The muscles in the abdomen, either the smooth muscles of the organs or the striped skeletal muscles, contract strongly and thus cause pain. The contraction of the … Abdominal cramps
Central abdominal pain Another cause of abdominal cramps can be ulcers in the stomach and small intestine, so-called ulcers. This is often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Patients also report an improvement in post-meal discomfort with duodenal ulcers. A reflux from the stomach into the esophagus, commonly known as heartburn, can also cause symptoms that … Central abdominal pain | Abdominal cramps
At night In general, abdominal cramps at night can have the same causes as during the day. In most cases it will be “simple” flatulence, which can come from certain foods, for example. However, if the cramps and pain occur more frequently at night and in the morning when you have not eaten for a … At night | Abdominal cramps
Flatulence Flatulence is a common side effect of abdominal cramps. They are mostly caused by naturally occurring intestinal bacteria, which produce more gases during difficult digestion, which then escape through the anus. The flatulence can also be accompanied by diarrhoea or constipation. Nausea Nausea is a typical symptom of gastrointestinal diseases, therefore it can often … Flatulence | Abdominal cramps
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 … Prophylaxis | Abdominal cramps
Causes The causes of abdominal cramps and diarrhoea can be divided into different categories. First of all, a distinction is made between: Infectious causes are primarily the pathogens that cause gastrointestinal infections (gastroenteritis). These are usually viruses such as adeno-, rota- or noroviruses. Bacteria can also cause abdominal cramps and diarrhoea, more rarely fungal diseases … Causes | Abdominal cramps and diarrhoea
Diagnosis Abdominal cramps and diarrhoea are not initially an independent disease, but rather two symptoms that often occur together. These symptoms usually become quickly apparent when the doctor consults the affected person. This should be followed by a physical examination of the entire abdominal cavity. Depending on the suspected cause, further diagnostic steps can then … Diagnosis | Abdominal cramps and diarrhoea
Definition Abdominal cramps are cramp-like tensions of the muscles in the intestinal wall. The musculature is usually responsible for the so-called peristalsis (intestinal movement) and thus transports the food mush through the individual sections of the intestine. Diarrhoea refers to a deviation of the bowel movement from its normal consistency and frequency. If the bowel … Abdominal cramps and diarrhoea
