🩺 Stomach Pain: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & When to Seek Medical Help
Stomach pain is one of the most common reasons people search online and visit doctors. It can range from mild discomfort to severe, life-threatening emergencies.
Understanding the cause of abdominal pain is essential because different organs lie in the abdomen—stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, appendix, intestines, kidneys, urinary system, and reproductive organs.
This guide covers the common causes, red flags, diagnosis, treatment, and how Asclep Health provides medical care at home for stomach pain in Gurgaon.
⚠️ Common Causes of Stomach Pain
1. Gastritis / Acidity / Indigestion
One of the most common causes.
Symptoms:
- Burning in upper abdomen
- Nausea, vomiting
- Bloating
- Sour burps / heartburn
Triggers: spicy food, alcohol, irregular meals, stress.
2. Gastroenteritis (Infection)
Usually due to contaminated food or viral illness.
Symptoms:
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Crampy abdominal pain
3. Appendix Pain (Appendicitis)
A medical emergency.
Symptoms:
- Pain starting near the navel → shifting to lower right abdomen
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
🚨 Needs urgent surgical evaluation.
4. Gallstones
Pain on the right upper abdomen radiating to shoulder.
Symptoms:
- Severe pain after oily/spicy food
- Nausea
- Vomiting
5. Kidney Stone
Pain on side (flank) radiating to groin.
Symptoms:
- Severe crampy pain
- Burning urination
- Blood in urine
6. Gastric Ulcer
Caused by H. pylori infection, NSAID use, smoking.
Symptoms:
- Persistent upper abdominal pain
- Pain relieved or worsened by eating
- Vomiting blood (red flag)
7. Acid Reflux / GERD
Burning chest + upper abdominal discomfort.
8. Liver / Pancreas Issues
Alcohol, fatty liver, pancreatitis can cause severe upper abdominal pain.
Pancreatitis symptoms:
- Severe radiating pain
- Vomiting
- Pain worsens when lying down
- Usually requires hospital care
9. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Stress-related abdominal discomfort with:
- Gas
- Bloating
- Alternating diarrhoea/constipation
10. Gynecological Causes (Females)
- Ovarian cyst
- PID
- Menstrual cramps
- Endometriosis
- Ectopic pregnancy (medical emergency)
🔴 Red Flags — When Stomach Pain is Dangerous
Seek medical attention if you notice:
- Severe or persistent pain (>6–12 hours)
- Vomiting blood
- Black, tarry stools
- Continuous vomiting
- Fever with pain
- Pain after alcohol binge
- Sudden severe pain
- Pain after injury
- Difficulty passing urine
- Pregnancy with abdominal pain
🩺 Diagnosis of Stomach Pain
Depending on symptoms, tests may include:
✔ Physical Examination
✔ Blood tests (CBC, LFT, Lipase, Amylase, Kidney function)
✔ Urine test
✔ Ultrasound abdomen
✔ CT scan (if needed)
✔ Stool test
✔ Pregnancy test (for women)
💊 Treatment of Stomach Pain
Treatment depends on the underlying cause:
| Condition | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Gastritis | Antacids, PPIs, diet changes |
| Gastroenteritis | ORS, IV fluids, probiotics |
| Appendicitis | Surgery |
| Gallstones | Surgery or pain control |
| Kidney stones | Painkillers, hydration, medication |
| Acid reflux | PPIs, lifestyle changes |
| IBS | Low FODMAP diet, antispasmodics |
| Menstrual cramps | NSAIDs, hormonal evaluation |
🏠 Stomach Pain Treatment at Home – Asclep Health Gurgaon
Asclep Health provides 24/7 at-home medical care:
✔ Doctor consultation at home
For diagnosis & immediate relief.
✔ Nurse at home
For medication support, monitoring, injections.
✔ Injection at home
- Painkiller injections
- Antacid injections
- Antispasmodics
- Anti-vomiting injections
✔ IV Drip at home
- Saline
- ORS drip
- Anti-vomiting drip
- Dehydration treatment
✔ Blood tests at home
- CBC
- LFT
- Lipase/Amylase
- Urine test
✔ Ultrasound / Imaging referral
✔ Emergency stabilization at home
📞 Fastest doorstep medical help in Gurgaon — Asclep Health
📚 Medical References (Reliable Sources)
1️⃣ Mayo Clinic – Abdominal Pain
https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/abdominal-pain/basics/causes/sym-20050728
2️⃣ Cleveland Clinic – Abdominal Pain
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/21659-abdominal-pain
3️⃣ NIH – Gastroenteritis
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/viral-gastroenteritis
4️⃣ AAFP – Acute Abdominal Pain
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2008/0401/p971.html
❓ FAQ – Stomach Pain
1. What is the most common cause of stomach pain?
Acidity, indigestion, and viral infection are the most common.
2. When should I worry about stomach pain?
Severe, persistent, or vomiting-blood type pain needs immediate evaluation.
3. Can stomach pain be treated at home?
Mild acidity and gas can, but repeated pain should be evaluated by a doctor.
4. Does dehydration cause stomach pain?
Yes, dehydration can cause cramping and nausea — IV fluids help.
5. Can kidney stones cause stomach pain?
Yes, kidney stones cause sharp flank-to-groin pain often mistaken for stomach pain.