Stomach pain, also known as abdominal pain, is one of the most common digestive symptoms experienced by patients. It can range from mild discomfort to severe pain caused by digestive diseases affecting organs such as the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas or gallbladder. Dr Ashish Kumar Bansal is an experienced gastrointestinal surgeon in Lucknow who specializes in diagnosing and treating the underlying causes of abdominal pain. With more than 15 years of experience and over 5000 successful surgeries, he provides expert care for both common digestive disorders and complex gastrointestinal diseases.
Stomach pain can occur due to many different digestive conditions. Identifying the exact cause is important for choosing the most effective treatment. Some conditions may be mild and temporary, while others may require medical treatment or surgery.
Common causes of abdominal pain include digestive disorders, infections, inflammation of digestive organs and structural problems affecting the gastrointestinal tract.
Pain in the upper abdomen may originate from the stomach, liver, pancreas or gallbladder. Upper abdominal pain may occur after eating and can sometimes be associated with nausea, vomiting or indigestion.
Common causes of upper abdominal pain include gallstones, acid reflux, stomach ulcers and pancreatitis.
Patients suffering from gallbladder disease may require gallbladder surgery if symptoms become severe or recurrent.
Lower abdominal pain may be caused by problems affecting the intestines or appendix. Conditions such as intestinal obstruction or appendicitis may cause severe abdominal pain and require urgent medical evaluation.
In cases of appendicitis, patients may require appendix surgery to remove the inflamed appendix.
Occasional mild stomach pain may not be serious. However, persistent or severe abdominal pain should always be evaluated by a specialist.
You should consult a doctor if you experience:
Accurate diagnosis is essential for determining the underlying cause of stomach pain. Doctors may recommend several diagnostic tests depending on the patient’s symptoms and medical history.
These tests help doctors identify digestive diseases and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause of abdominal pain. Some digestive conditions can be managed with medications and lifestyle changes, while others may require surgical treatment.
Minimally invasive procedures such as laparoscopic surgery allow surgeons to treat many digestive diseases using small incisions and advanced surgical techniques.
Common causes include gallstones, acid reflux, pancreatitis, gas, constipation and digestive infections.
You should seek medical attention if stomach pain is severe, persistent, associated with fever or accompanied by vomiting or blood in stool.
Yes. Some conditions such as gallstones, appendicitis or intestinal obstruction may require surgical treatment.
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