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.