{UAH} Stomach Cramps Symptoms

Stomach Cramps Symptoms

Abdominal Cramps:The term stomach cramps is nonspecific and is used to refer to a number of different symptoms or sensations. People often refer to a "stomachache" or "abdominal cramps" to refer to pain that is perceived anywhere in the abdominal area. As such, the list of potential causes is extremely varied. Organs of the abdomen include the stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, and problems or diseases of all of these organs may be the source of pain. Occasionally, pain may be felt in the abdomen even though it is arising from organs that are close to, but not within, the abdominal cavity, such as conditions involving the lower lungs, kidneys, uterus, or ovaries.(REFERENCE: Fauci, Anthony S., et al. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 17th ed.United States: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2008.)

Causes of Stomach Cramps

* Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
* Appendicitis
* Colitis
* Constipation
* Crohn's Disease
* Diverticulitis (Diverticulosis)
* Endometriosis
* Food Allergy
* Food Poisoning
* Gallstones
* Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD, Heartburn)
* Hiatal Hernia
* Indigestion (Dyspepsia, Upset Stomach)
* Intestinal Gas
* Intussusception
* Irritable Bowel Syndrome
* Kidney Stones
* Lactose Intolerance
* Menstrual Cramps
* Pancreatitis
* Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
* Peptic Ulcer
* Ulcerative Colitis

Other Causes of Stomach Cramps
* Bacterial Infections
* Black Widow Spider Bite
* Bowel Obstruction
* Cholecystitis
* Hepatitis
* Ischemic Colitis
* Poisonings
* Pregnancy-Associate d Problems
* Pyelonephritis
* Tumors
* Viral Infections

Examples of Medications for Stomach Cramps
* cimetidine, Tagamet
* esomeprazole, Nexium
* lansoprazole, Prevacid, Prevacid SoluTab
* omeprazole, omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate, Prilosec, Zegerid
* ranitidine, Zantac


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