How many types of abdominal pain are there?
Dr. Sawinee Chiriyasin, a specialist in gastroenterology Digestive and Liver Center Wimut Hospital revealed that in medical The nature of abdominal pain is divided into 3 types.
- type 1 is pain from internal organs This will be a deep pain, twisting pain, unable to clearly pinpoint the location.
- Type 2 is abdominal pain according to the location of that organ can clearly identify the location
- type 3 is anguish which is pain that radiates or radiates to other areas according to nerve transport such as abdominal pain under the epigastric pain and pain to the back Think of pancreatitis or abdominal pain that radiates down the groin. Thinking of stones in the ureter, etc.
Abdominal pain in which area, what does it mean?
For abdominal pain that patients can observe by themselves, it is type 2 or abdominal pain according to the location of the organ. Which in medical practice will divide the patient’s abdomen into 9 zones, which are
Zone 1: upper right ventricle
It is an organ, including the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts, which may be the cause of pus abscess in the liver. cholecystitis gallbladder stones, etc.
Zone 2: middle of the body around the epigastric region
It is the area of the stomach, pancreas. Pain may be caused by gastritis. Infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria has ulcers in the stomach or duodenum. or pancreatitis
Zone 3: upper left abdomen
is the area of the spleen (may be caused by lack of blood supply to the spleen which is rarely found in practice)
Zones 4 and 6: Lumbar Area
Refers to the left and right umbilical organs, including the kidneys, ureters, large intestines, which may be caused by nephritis, ureteral stones, colitis. to colon cancer
Zone 5: In the middle of the belly around the navel.
The organ is the small intestine. That may be caused by early enteritis or appendicitis.
Zones 7 and 9: lower left and right abdomen
It is the same area as the appendix. At first, there will be pain around the navel. After 6-8 hours, it will move to the lower right area when the inflammation spreads more. other organs Located in this area are the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and both sides of the colon. which may cause uterine inflammation endometriosis The bulb of the colon is inflamed. which is more often found on the left side than the right side
Zone 8: The lower abdomen above the pubis.
It is part of the bladder and uterus, which may be caused by cystitis, cervicitis, endometriosis. which must take a history of vaginal discharge Additional monthly and recommend consulting a gynecologist
What kind of abdominal pain should I watch out for?
If you have any of these stomach pains, you should see a doctor urgently.
- Abdominal pain that is very severe and lasts more than 6 hours
- Severe fever and vomiting
- gastrointestinal bleeding
- back pain
- Abdominal pain
“These symptoms may be a disease that requires urgent surgery. Or receive treatment immediately, such as gastric perforation, appendicitis cholecystitis bile duct obstruction acute pancreatitis, etc., or lower abdominal pain in women of reproductive age together with vaginal bleeding which may be caused by a miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy, you need to see a doctor immediately as well,” concluded Dr. Sawinee Jiriyasin.
So if you have stomach ache, don’t be complacent. Because abdominal pain does not always mean that you have gastritis. But it may come from many other causes. Therefore, you should observe your own symptoms closely to see what kind of pain, pain in which area and should hurry to see a doctor for early treatment.