What causes lower abdominal pain and nausea?

What causes lower abdominal pain and nausea?

Causes can include overeating, intestinal infections, stress and anxiety, and chronic gastrointestinal disorders. Stomach pain and nausea are usually short-lived and get better on their own. However, people with persistent symptoms should see a doctor for an evaluation.

What causes uncomfortable feeling in the lower abdomen?

Summary. Lower abdominal pain can be acute or chronic. It can be a symptom of minor or major digestive system conditions such as gas, indigestion, constipation, colitis, diverticular disease, or appendicitis.

When should I be concerned about lower abdominal pain?

Call your doctor if you have abdominal pain that lasts 1 week or longer, if your pain doesn’t improve in 24 to 48 hours, if bloating lasts more than 2 days, or if you have diarrhea for more than 5 days.

Why do I feel my lower abdomen inflamed?

Functional reasons for a distended abdomen tend to involve digestive problems that cause gas and/or digestive contents to accumulate. Causes might include: Gas from functional indigestion, food intolerances or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Constipation causing a build-up of feces and back-up of digestive contents.

What kind of infection causes lower abdominal pain?

Viral or bacterial infections

One of the most common causes of lower abdominal pain are infections caused by various viruses or bacteria known as gastroenteritis.

What does the beginning of appendicitis feel like?

Sudden pain that begins on the right side of the lower abdomen. Sudden pain that begins around your navel and often shifts to your lower right abdomen. Pain that worsens if you cough, walk or make other jarring movements. Nausea and vomiting.

What organ is below the belly button?

The appendix is a very common cause, as it begins in the belly button and travels into the lower right abdomen.

What is Endo belly?

Endo belly refers to abdominal bloating linked to endometriosis and can cause discomfort, pain and swelling. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of your womb (endometrium) starts to grow elsewhere and attaches to other organs, such as your ovaries and fallopian tubes.

What are the 3 types of abdominal pain?

There are four types of abdominal pain: upper, lower, right-sided and left-sided.

Why do doctors press on your lower abdomen?

Pressing on your stomach is a way to find out if the size of your internal organs is normal, to check if anything hurts, and to feel if anything unusual is going on. Looking, listening, and feeling are all part of a physical exam.

What are the 5 signs of sepsis?

Symptoms of severe sepsis or septic shock

• feeling dizzy or faint.
• a change in mental state – like confusion or disorientation.
• diarrhoea.
• nausea and vomiting.
• slurred speech.
• severe muscle pain.
• severe breathlessness.
• less urine production than normal – for example, not urinating for a day.

What are the 5 signs of appendicitis?

What are the symptoms of appendicitis?

• Abdominal pain or tenderness that hurts more when you cough, sneeze, inhale or move.
• Swollen belly.
• Constipation.
• Diarrhea.
• Inability to pass gas.
• Loss of appetite (not feeling hungry when you usually would).
• Low-grade fever (below 100 degrees F).
• Nausea and vomiting.

What are the 4 stages of appendicitis?

The stages of appendicitis can be divided into early, suppurative, gangrenous, perforated, phlegmonous, spontaneous resolving, recurrent, and chronic.

What does it mean if you press on your lower stomach and it hurts?

Abdominal tenderness is generally a sign of inflammation or other acute processes in one or more organs. The organs are located around the tender area. Acute processes mean sudden pressure caused by something. For example, twisted or blocked organs can cause point tenderness.

What are the four types of abdominal pain?

There are four types of abdominal pain: upper, lower, right-sided and left-sided. Each type has specific symptoms and causes, and all are briefly discussed below (for detailed discussion click here).

What are the 4 stages of endometriosis?

The stage of endometriosis is based on the location, amount, depth and size of the endometrial tissue.
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Stages of Endometriosis

• Stage 1: Minimal.
• Stage 2: Mild.
• Stage 3: Moderate.
• Stage 4: Severe.

How do you check if you have endometriosis?

Tests to check for physical clues of endometriosis include:

1. Pelvic exam. During a pelvic exam, your doctor manually feels (palpates) areas in your pelvis for abnormalities, such as cysts on your reproductive organs or scars behind your uterus.
2. Ultrasound.
3. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
4. Laparoscopy.

How do I know if abdominal pain is serious?

You should seek immediate medical attention or go to the ER if you have:

1. Constant or severe abdominal pain.
2. Pain associated with a high fever.
3. Changes in pain intensity or location, such as going from a dull ache to a sharp stab or starting in one area and radiating to another.

What organs are below the belly button?

The abdomen contains all the digestive organs, including the stomach, small and large intestines, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder. These organs are held together loosely by connecting tissues (mesentery) that allow them to expand and to slide against each other. The abdomen also contains the kidneys and spleen.

What does it mean when your lower belly is bloated?

It might be as simple as eating too much too fast, or you could have a food intolerance or other condition that causes gas and digestive contents to build up. Your menstrual cycle is another common cause of temporary bloating. Sometimes a bloated stomach can indicate a more serious medical condition.

What does the beginning of sepsis feel like?

Early symptoms include fever and feeling unwell, faint, weak, or confused. You may notice your heart rate and breathing are faster than usual. If it’s not treated, sepsis can harm your organs, make it hard to breathe, give you diarrhea and nausea, and mess up your thinking.

What are the red flags for sepsis?

Immediate action required: Phone 999 immediately or go to A&E if:

• loss of consciousness.
• severe breathlessness.
• a high temperature (fever) or low body temperature.
• a change in mental state – like confusion or disorientation.
• slurred speech.
• cold, clammy and pale or mottled skin.
• a fast heartbeat.
• fast breathing.

What is the first stage of appendicitis?

Appendicitis typically starts with a pain in the middle of your tummy (abdomen) that may come and go. Within hours, the pain travels to your lower right-hand side, where the appendix is usually located, and becomes constant and severe. Pressing on this area, coughing or walking may make the pain worse.

What are the early warning signs of appendicitis?

Symptoms

• Sudden pain that begins on the right side of the lower abdomen.
• Sudden pain that begins around your navel and often shifts to your lower right abdomen.
• Pain that worsens if you cough, walk or make other jarring movements.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Loss of appetite.

Where do you press to check for appendicitis?

Your GP will ask about your symptoms, examine your abdomen, and see if the pain gets worse when they press on the area around your appendix (the lower right-hand side of your abdomen). If you have the typical symptoms of appendicitis, your GP will usually be able to make a confident diagnosis.