why does my stomach hurt on top?
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Pain in the upper abdomen can often be attributed to temporary problems such as indigestion or gas. Persistent or severe upper abdominal pain may be related to other digestive tract conditions or to conditions of the body wall, blood vessels, kidneys, heart, or lungs.
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You may have: sudden and sharp pain that lasts for minutes to hours. dull or cramping pain that worsens quickly in the upper right part of your abdomen. sharp pain in the middle of your abdomen, just below the breastbone.
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It may feel as if the abdominal muscles are contracting and creating pressure in the stomach. The feeling can come from the abdominal muscles, the stomach wall lining, or the organs surrounding the stomach. The tight sensation is often a temporary discomfort caused by diet or hormones.
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A: Assuming it is really your stomach muscles that are hurting, the pain is likely caused by the separation of your rectus muscles/abdominal muscles (the formal medical term is DIASTASIS RECTI) that occurs as the pregnancy enters the third trimester. This occurs in order to make room for your ever-growing bump.
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Round ligament pain At this time, your uterus is continuing its rapid growth. You should be able to feel the top of it just above your pelvic bone. As a result, you may start to experience sharp lower abdominal pains called round ligament pain when you get up or shift positions too quickly.
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Causes of abdominal pain and chills. Many illnesses and infections may cause stomach pain and chills. These can include the common cold, gastroenteritis, urinary tract infections, and prostatitis. Stomach pain can vary in sensation.
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Irritation and Inflammation When one of the body's internal organs is irritated or swollen, that can bring on belly pain. Pain from problems like appendicitis, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, and inflammatory bowel disease is the body's way of telling us to get medical help.
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Share on Pinterest Nighttime stomach pain may be caused by eating close to bedtime, acid reflux, or GERD. Digestive problems are considered the most common cause of stomach pain at night.
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Abdominal pain can be described as localized, cramp-like, or colicky. Localized pain is limited to one area of the abdomen. This type of pain is often caused by problems in a particular organ. The most common cause of localized pain is stomach ulcers (open sores on the inner lining of the stomach).
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As the uterus grows, pressure on the digestive tract can make this problem more severe. Many pregnant women experience acid reflux when lying down. Pain in the upper abdomen may be from acid reflux if the pain extends up the chest and into the throat or includes a burning sensation.
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Indigestion and gas Sometimes gas and indigestion can cause sharp pains in your upper abdomen or lower intestine. This pain usually resolves itself after you've had a bowel movement. Indigestion and gas pain can be treated with over-the-counter antacids.
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Abdominal bloating is when the abdomen feels full and tight. It commonly occurs due to a buildup of gas somewhere in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Bloating causes the belly to look larger than usual, and it may also feel tender or painful. Fluid retention in the body can also lead to bloating.
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Tummy pain can be caused by the movement of food through your stomach and intestines, having gas (wind) trapped there, or eating too much. Some other causes of minor abdominal pain (or cramp) are: mild food poisoning (you may also have diarrhoea) stress and anxiety.
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Common causes of abdominal tenderness 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.
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Sudden and severe pain in your abdomen can also sometimes be caused by an infection of the stomach and bowel (gastroenteritis). It may also be caused by a pulled muscle in your abdomen or by an injury.
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As the uterus grows, pressure on the digestive tract can make this problem more severe. Many pregnant women experience acid reflux when lying down. Pain in the upper abdomen may be from acid reflux if the pain extends up the chest and into the throat or includes a burning sensation. Some women belch or experience gas.
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Common causes of diffuse abdominal pain that might explain your symptoms include a viral infection (gastroenteritis), gas, constipation, an irritable colon, or a metabolic abnormality such as high calcium. Vomiting can arise from a variety of abdominal problems. One of the most common is food poisoning.