Abdominal pain

Abdominal pain is one of the most common health disorders. It can manifest itself, for example, as cramps, stitches, burning or dull aching pain and can be acute or chronic. It often occurs together with other digestive complaints (see also irritable bowel syndrome and irritable stomach syndrome) or other bodily symptoms.

What causes stomach ache?

The causes of abdominal pain are very diverse. They include inflammation, ulcers, tumors, movement disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, air and fluid retention, constriction of hollow organs, gallstones, circulatory disorders or hypersensitivity of the gastrointestinal nervous system.

Which examinations are useful for abdominal pain?

The diagnostic spectrum for clarifying abdominal pain is very comprehensive. Which examinations are useful in each individual case depends on the nature of the complaints and the possible accompanying symptoms. First of all, it is important to carefully take a medical history and carry out a physical examination. For further diagnostics, we offer laboratory tests, gastroscopy and colonoscopy, abdominal ultrasound and radiological procedures (MRI, CT) at the Medizinicum.

Treat abdominal pain

If clear triggers can be identified, the underlying causes of the abdominal pain should of course be treated in a targeted manner. Apart from medication, other symptomatic forms of treatment for abdominal pain include nutritional, psychological and physiotherapy as well as complementary medical approaches.