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Health Tip: Why Am I Having Abdominal Pain?
By HealthCast on December 15, 2009
While everyone has a bellyache now and then, abdominal pain could signal more than a recent bout with a spicy sandwich.
The University of Maryland Medical Center offers these possible reasons for abdominal pain:
- Inflammation of the gallbladder, pancreas or appendix.
- Obstructed bowel.
- Persistent constipation or too much gas.
- Aneurysm in the abdomen.
- Diverticulitis.
- GERD or heartburn.
- Hernia.
- Foodborne illness.
- Ulcer.
- Lactose intolerance.
- Infection, such as mononucleosis or stomach flu.
- Kidney stones or gallstones.
- Inflammatory bowel disease.
Source: HealthDay
