Pain. Warns and protects.
Who among us does not know what pain is? Everyone has experienced pain at least once in their life. Defining pain is not so difficult; it does not require sifting through a mountain of medical literature or looking too deeply into medical reference books. When a person is in pain, he suffers, and the only thought that always comes to him and in all situations when pain appears is a desperate desire for it to go away as soon as possible. And she never appeared again. But, alas, there are no miracles in the world, and no matter how much we want it, she always comes back. Sometimes more often, sometimes less often. Every minute, millions of people around the world take painkillers. Humanity consumes tons of analgesics every day. Every year, more and more advanced drugs are being developed and created around the world that “relieve this pain as if by hand.” It seems quite reasonable to us that we give pain a proper rebuff at its first appearance. Have you ever thought, even for a moment, whether the appearance of pain is so accidental? Is it as evil as we think? Remember school, a biology textbook that said that “pain is a vital function of our body that warns us of danger.” There is no pain that is safe, that can be ignored. Nature has built into us certain irritants; when the pain threshold is exceeded, they give the body a signal of danger.
Treatment
Therapy for night pain should be comprehensive.
To relieve the syndrome at home, use the following tips.
Emergency help
A person can help himself the first time he experiences a pain attack. In such cases, you need to act carefully and focus on the intensity and duration of negative manifestations.
To reduce nighttime pain in the stomach, you should give up late dinner, drink a glass of ice water, take a horizontal position and try to sleep.
If the pain does not subside at night and nothing helps, then you can resort to painkillers. The main thing is not to wait until it becomes unbearable, but to call an ambulance.
Traditional medicine
Traditional methods are a complement to the main treatment. Herbal medicine has many positive aspects. It effectively eliminates the symptoms of the disease, has an analgesic effect, enriches the body with valuable substances, removes inflammation of the mucous membrane, and accelerates the healing of erosions.
Painful discomfort at night is effectively relieved by:
- Juice from cucumbers, plantain or St. John's wort. The healing drink should be taken 20 ml three times a day before meals.
- Chamomile decoction. It has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial effects.
- Tea made from St. John's wort, dried herb and yarrow. To prepare it you will need 3 tsp. herbal mixture and 0.5 liters of boiled water. The resulting mixture should be left covered for several hours and drunk 200 ml on an empty stomach and at night.
Treatment at home
Drug therapy consists of:
- painkillers (No-Shpa, Spazmalgon, Dexalgin);
- enzyme agents (Mezim, Creon);
- anti-ulcer tablets (Omez, Pantoprazole, Lansoprazole);
- antacid syrups (Almagel, Maalox, Phosphalugel);
- enterosorbents (Smecta, white coal).
To help yourself, you need to give up food for 4-5 hours. When you feel hungry, you can make a cup of weak tea and drink it warm. For severe night pain, you are allowed to drink No-shpa or an antacid. Self-medication is dangerous to your health, so consult a doctor as soon as possible to make a diagnosis and prescribe appropriate drug therapy!
Abdominal pain is a multifaceted symptom.
Abdominal pain is the most common type of complaint. Their causes can be very diverse, ranging from diseases of the digestive tract, worms, appendicitis to inflammation of the lungs, kidneys, bladder, tonsillitis and acute respiratory infections. Abdominal pain can be a sign of a serious illness. It is not our task to teach you how to diagnose complex diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Usually a person suffering, for example, from a stomach ulcer, knows about his illness and remembers what the doctor recommended to him. But none of us is immune from minor stomach troubles.
Feeling of a lump in the stomach
Gastritis
33362 21 August
IMPORTANT!
The information in this section cannot be used for self-diagnosis and self-treatment.
In case of pain or other exacerbation of the disease, diagnostic tests should be prescribed only by the attending physician. To make a diagnosis and properly prescribe treatment, you should contact your doctor. Feeling of a lump in the stomach: causes of occurrence, what diseases it occurs with, diagnosis and treatment methods.
The feeling of a coma in the stomach is described when one experiences a feeling of heaviness, discomfort and fullness in the stomach, even when it is only slightly filled. Sometimes patients find it difficult to determine the exact location of the coma and point to the lower third of the sternum or solar plexus. In some cases, a feeling of a lump and cramps in the stomach may occur on an empty stomach.
Types of feeling of a coma in the stomach
A feeling of heaviness or coma in the stomach can be an independent symptom, but may be accompanied by other unpleasant sensations. Sometimes it is heartburn, sour belching, bloating, constipation.
In some cases, a feeling of a lump appears when swallowing
, making it difficult for chewed food to pass through.
In addition, patients may complain that food did not enter the stomach, but stopped in the esophagus.
In such patients, vomiting of unchanged food is possible. When describing symptoms, you should pay attention to the time of onset of discomfort - before
or
after eating
.
The patient may feel heaviness in the stomach with pain or heartburn, on an empty stomach or after eating, and night pain also occurs.
Sometimes the sensation of a lump in the stomach occurs
regardless of food intake
.
In such cases, they complain of stomach spasms
, sometimes accompanied by a feeling of a lump in the throat.
What diseases cause a sensation of a lump in the stomach?
Eating more than your usual amount of food
, accompanied by a feeling of fullness and heaviness in the stomach. This condition is not a manifestation of the disease and goes away on its own after some time.
It should be noted that stomach capacity varies depending on eating habits.
People who are small or
have undergone gastric resection
can eat a small portion, otherwise they will not only experience a feeling of heaviness or fullness in the stomach, but also vomiting.
A sensation of coma may occur when consuming foods that cause excess gas.
, as well as
food that is difficult to digest
(salads with mayonnaise, fatty, fried and smoked dishes) and
highly carbonated drinks
.
When eating dry and hastily,
an unpleasant sensation in the epigastric region is caused by poor processing of the food bolus with saliva and insufficient secretion of gastric juice.
However, a feeling of coma or discomfort in the stomach, or more precisely, in the epigastric region, may appear after eating even a small amount of food
.
This condition can be caused by diseases of the gastrointestinal tract or other reasons.
First of all, they assume indigestion, or functional dyspepsia. Its symptoms most often include pain and discomfort immediately after eating, a feeling of heaviness and fullness in the stomach, heartburn, belching, nausea, sometimes vomiting, reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus, bloating and bowel dysfunction.
Dyspepsia can be a symptom of both functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and organic diseases.
Functional causes of dyspepsia are often caused by errors in diet and medications.
Iron ions have an irritating effect on the gastric mucosa, which is most pronounced when taking medications based on ferrous iron. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which are systematically taken for rheumatic and non-rheumatic diseases of the musculoskeletal system, also cause undesirable effects: heaviness and discomfort in the stomach, nausea, vomiting, and dyspeptic disorders.
Neurological disorders
(neuroses, depression), psychological trauma almost always affects the state of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to impaired motility.
Functional dyspepsia is not accompanied by erosive or ulcerative lesions of the stomach; its symptoms disappear when the general state of health is normalized.
One of the common causes of discomfort in the stomach immediately after eating is
gastritis
. It is accompanied by functional and inflammatory processes that have a negative effect on the gastric mucosa. Symptoms of gastritis include heaviness and pain in the stomach, indigestion, nausea, heartburn, sour belching and bloating when eating any food. The inflammatory process leads to atrophy of the mucous membrane and disruption of the glands that secrete gastric juice.
Insufficient gastric juice and weak peristalsis of the stomach and intestines make it difficult to digest food.
Gastritis is often accompanied by dyspepsia. In addition to a feeling of heaviness and aching pain in the epigastric region after eating, poor appetite, weakness, fatigue, and irritability are noted. When pressing on the abdomen, a dull pain appears in the projection of the stomach.
Impaired motor-evacuation functions
upper digestive tract is always accompanied by a feeling of coma or a feeling of heaviness in the stomach. Disorders of esophageal motility are usually caused by incoordination of the esophageal sphincters. Uncoordinated work of the esophageal muscles can lead to a delay in the bolus of food on the way to the stomach, the reflux of food particles into the respiratory tract, and reflux (return of stomach contents into the esophagus). Impaired gastric motility leads to slow emptying, which is accompanied by a feeling of heaviness and fullness even with a small amount of food consumed, pain in the epigastric region, heartburn, nausea and vomiting.
Motility disorders of the esophagus and stomach may be associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, tumors and stenoses (narrowings), metabolic disorders (hyperkalemia, hypercalcemia), postoperative complications of gastrectomy, taking certain medications (opiates, antidepressants, hormones), alcohol and nicotine .
Peristalsis worsens with a sedentary lifestyle and with age.
Stomach cancer can also cause symptoms such as a feeling of heaviness or a lump in the stomach. Moreover, depending on the location of the tumor, its manifestations vary. If the tumor is located closer to the esophagus, problems with swallowing food occur. This is accompanied by increased salivation, nausea, vomiting, and pain in the epigastric region. When the tumor is localized in the lower parts of the stomach, closer to the duodenum, a prolonged feeling of heaviness after eating and bloating is characteristic. When burping, a putrid odor may be felt.
Which doctors should you contact if you feel a lump in your stomach?
If there is a constant feeling of a lump in the stomach or a feeling of heaviness, it is necessary to contact or to make a preliminary diagnosis. The gastroenterologist may also refer the patient to an oncologist. A consultation may also be required.
Diagnosis and examination if you feel a lump in the stomach
First of all, clinical blood and stool tests are necessary for differential diagnosis.
Listen... to your stomach.
How to distinguish one disease from another and not confuse a mild digestive disorder with a more serious disease? We will give several examples of the localization of abdominal pain, which we hope will help you navigate the situation and choose the right tactics.
Pain is localized below the waist:
A man may have diseases of the urinary system - monitor urination and urine; A woman may have diseases of the urinary system, pregnancy, painful menstruation, inflammation of the internal genital organs.
The pain started in the lower back and moved to the groin:
Possible pathology of the urinary system, urolithiasis.
Pain spreads to the right hypochondrium:
There may be pathology of the liver or gall bladder - observe the color of the skin, the color of urine and feces, and the nature of the pain.
The pain is localized in the upper central part of the abdomen:
Perhaps it is heart pain (spreading up the chest and even into the arms); It is possible that digestive disorders may occur as a result of overeating, emotional or physical stress.
The pain is localized above the waist:
Digestive disorders (gastritis) or pathologies of the duodenum are possible.
The pain is localized below the navel:
If there is swelling and a feeling of discomfort in the groin, which increases with physical activity or coughing, a hernia cannot be ruled out; Possible constipation or diarrhea. Signs such as persistent abdominal pain that does not subside within two hours, abdominal tenderness when touched, the addition of vomiting, diarrhea, and elevated body temperature should seriously alert you - it is probably appendicitis.
The keen eye of the endoscope.
What to do? Where to go for help? I would like to remind you that abdominal pain cannot be relieved with painkillers. You should also not use a heating pad if the cause of the pain is unknown. You can apply ice. First of all, if you experience pain in the abdominal area, you should at least consult a general practitioner. In our Center, the patient will be able not only to receive professional advice from a doctor, but also, if necessary, to immediately undergo an endoscopic examination, which allows not only to visually monitor the organ being examined, but also to record the examination. Thanks to the video monitoring system, we get an image magnified tens of times, which cannot be achieved with a conventional endoscope. This radically improves the quality of the examination and significantly reduces the error rate. And yet, after the procedure, both the patient himself and the doctor who referred him for examination, as well as the surgeon, if surgical treatment is necessary, can become familiar with the condition of the examined organ.
Treatment and prevention
It is advisable not to eat junk food that affects the functioning of the stomach; if possible, spend more time in the fresh air every day, because walking helps to quickly digest food. You definitely need to stop overeating in the evening. It is regularly recommended to undergo examination and correction of pancreatic enzymes. The doctor will certainly prescribe treatment after a thorough examination, ordering tests and determining the diagnosis. The doctor, based on symptoms and examinations, will prescribe those medications that are characteristic of the disease. Antibiotic medications are more often prescribed if Helicobacter pylori has been identified, and probiotics are prescribed to improve digestion. Sorbents are recommended to be taken if a disorder is present.
And remember - no independence!
If you have abdominal pain, especially severe pain, do not self-medicate, and under no circumstances take painkillers!
By eliminating the pain and reducing the temperature (and many painkillers effectively reduce the temperature), you will make it difficult for doctors to make a diagnosis, and this can lead to serious complications. Remember that abdominal pain in almost all cases is a rather serious phenomenon that cannot be treated indifferently, because the most important human organs are located in the stomach. Problems of the heart, digestive and endocrine systems, and reproductive systems can manifest as abdominal pain. Therefore, they should not be taken lightly.
Causes of evening discomfort
Stomach pain at night can occur after overeating at night, during hormonal imbalances (in women) or due to stress. If your stomach becomes upset at night, the problem could be caused by poor nutrition and exposure to harmful bacteria on the mucous membrane. It is necessary to identify how the pain manifests itself, in which area the effects of the pain syndrome are felt. Most often, when the stomach hurts, other symptoms appear:
- nausea;
- vomit;
- feeling of weakness;
- heat;
- heartburn;
- chills;
- dizziness.
There are groups of pathologies that cause piercing and acute pain. Dull and aching pain is often considered a sign of serious illness. Painful symptoms in the stomach at night: acute, cutting, accompanied by nausea and provoking vomiting, bloating, caused by a feeling of hunger or, conversely, overeating. There are also a number of causes of nighttime abdominal pain that provoke discomfort and discomfort: increased acidity, diseases that are aggravated by the movement of internal organs, when the body turns during sleep, the position of the stomach changes, and pressure occurs on other organs located nearby.
The manifestation of symptoms after eating is characteristic of gastritis.
If strong and sharp sensations appear in the stomach after eating, doctors often suspect gastritis. Such signs are also characteristic of an ulcer, but they do not appear immediately after eating, as with gastritis, but much later. Quite often, pain can make itself felt throughout the day, but everyone has an individual body that reacts in its own way, so diseases begin and proceed with their own specifics. There are a lot of factors that cause a number of serious diseases of the gastric flora, most often bacteria.
Doctors who can correctly diagnose and diagnose
- Therapist.
- Gastroenterologist.
- Gynecologist (women).
- Surgeon.
Drawing your own conclusions based on symptoms can be dangerous for the body.
