Abdominal pains can be incredibly debilitating and have a great impact on a person’s quality of life. There are many possible causes and investigations are performed to help identify the precise cause.
Common Causes of Abdominal Pain
- Coeliac disease
- Constipation
- Diverticular disease
- Gallstones
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Treatment is directed towards the precise cause of the condition and include lifestyle changes, medical therapy (such as an antacid medication) and rarely, surgery.