What causes painful swollen stomach?
The most common reason for bloating is having a lot of gas in your gut. This can be caused by some food and drinks, such as some vegetables and fizzy drinks, or by swallowing air when you eat. It can also be caused by a problem with your digestion, such as: constipation.
When should I go to the hospital for a swollen stomach?
Your stomach pain is accompanied by other severe symptoms
Bloody diarrhea. Bloody or burning urine. Bowel movements accompanied by vomiting. Chest pain or pressure (especially if you are over 45, as this may be a sign of an impending heart attack)
Is a swollen stomach serious?
It’s unlikely that your swollen abdomen is the result of any serious illness, but there are a few things you should look out for. Call your doctor if your abdomen is getting bigger, or if you have other symptoms that accompany the swelling, such as fever or nausea.
Why does my stomach swell up like a balloon?
The most common cause of stomach pain and bloating is excess intestinal gas. If you get a bloated stomach after eating, it may be a digestive issue. 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.
How do I know if my stomach pain is serious?
You should seek immediate medical attention or go to the ER if you have:
- Constant or severe abdominal pain.
- Pain associated with a high fever.
- 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 type of stomach pain is serious?
Abdominal pain that does not improve in 24 to 48 hours, or becomes more severe and frequent and occurs with nausea and vomiting. Bloating that persists for more than 2 days. Burning sensation when you urinate or frequent urination. Diarrhea for more than 5 days.
What causes a big hard stomach?
When your stomach swells and feels hard, the explanation might be as simple as overeating or drinking carbonated drinks, which is easy to remedy. Other causes may be more serious, such as an inflammatory bowel disease. Sometimes the accumulated gas from drinking a soda too quickly can result in a hard stomach.
How do you know if bloating is serious?
Five: Signs your bloating is something more serious
- Weight loss. Weight loss alongside continually bloating should be explored by your GP, especially if the weight loss was not part of a change of diet/lifestyle.
- Changes in bathroom habits.
- Fatigue.
- Appetite changes.
- Continual bloating.
How long is too long for stomach 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.
What are the 3 types of abdominal pain?
There are four types of abdominal pain: upper, lower, right-sided and left-sided.
How do I get admitted to the hospital for stomach pain?
If you experience these symptoms in addition to abdominal pain, go to an ER:
- Bleeding while pregnant.
- Vomiting blood.
- Blood with bowel movements (this can appear as black, tarry bowel movements or red blood)
- High fever.
- Difficulty breathing or chest pain.
- Severe, sudden-onset abdominal pain.
What is considered severe abdominal pain?
Abdominal discomfort that lasts 1 week or longer. Abdominal pain that does not improve in 24 to 48 hours, or becomes more severe and frequent and occurs with nausea and vomiting. Bloating that persists for more than 2 days. Burning sensation when you urinate or frequent urination.
When does stomach pain become an emergency?
If the pain is sudden, severe or does not ease within 30 minutes, seek emergency medical care. Sudden abdominal pain is often an indicator of serious intra-abdominal disease, such as a perforated ulcer or a ruptured abdominal aneurysm, although it could also result from a benign disease, such as gallstones.