Burning in the abdomen, or rather in its epigastric region, is a sign of chronic inflammation of the pancreas. Such painful sensations, called pancreatic colic, can last for several days, and their intensity depends on the severity of the edema. The feeling of heaviness in the abdomen with pancreatitis indicates a violation of the digestive process as a result of insufficient production of pancreatic fluid by the inflamed gland. The lack of enzymes and the slowing down of the digestion function provokes heaviness and burning in the stomach, especially after some time after eating.
Problems with the stomach, as a rule, occur with peptic ulcers and are characterized by severe cutting pains that are of high intensity and often lead to painful shock. These symptoms are complemented by acid belching caused by heartburn. Cutting pains in the stomach are observed with gastritis and are distinguished by the appearance of a metallic taste in the oral cavity. Spasmodic pain caused by a bacterial infection may continue forfor several days and accompanied by nausea. With the formation of polyps in the stomach, there is constant nausea, heartburn, bloating, bad breath and unstable stools.
Gastric pain occurs with such serious pathologies as gastritis, ulcers, polyps and tumors, therefore, at the first painful symptoms, it is necessary to be examined by a gastroenterologist, oncologist and surgeon.
Cutting pain in the abdomen is the most common complaint in both adults and children. Such painful sensations can be provoked by acute appendicitis, which is often complicated by peritonitis. First, the pain appears near the navel, then covers the entire abdominal cavity, after which it is localized in the iliac region on the right side.
Symptoms of acute pancreatitis are very similar to appendicitis, only the pain in this case radiates to the back and is shingles. The disease can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting and tension in the abdominal walls, as well as burning in the stomach and bloating.
In acute gastritis, cutting pain is accompanied by symptoms such as belching, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. Often, the patient has a fever and severe diarrhea, which indicates the development of an intestinal infection.
Sudden cramps and burning in the abdomen can occur as a result of a perforated ulcer of the duodenum or stomach, as well as cholecystitis. Self-medication in such cases is unacceptable, as it can lead to the death of the patient. In children, abdominal pain can be triggered by the vital activity of worms and accompanied by an increase or decrease in appetite, poor sleep and general malaise. In women, pain in the lower abdomen may indicate problems in the reproductive system, such as the formation of follicular cysts. Cutting pains in early pregnancy are often accompanied by pink bloody discharge, which may warn of spontaneous abortion.
To determine the exact cause of abdominal pain, you need the help of a doctor who will conduct an appropriate examination, establish the correct diagnosis and prescribe competent treatment.
