Dull pain in the upper abdomen, accompanied by gurgling sounds.
Jun 05, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
Dull pain in the upper abdomen accompanied by gurgling sounds may be caused by indigestion, chronic gastritis, gastric ulcers, or other conditions, and targeted treatment should be provided according to the specific cause. In addition to these relatively common causes, other possible reasons include hepatitis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, etc. If any discomfort symptoms occur, it is important to seek medical attention promptly for evaluation and timely treatment to avoid delaying the condition.
Dull pain in the upper abdomen accompanied by gurgling sounds may be caused by indigestion, chronic gastritis, gastric ulcers, or other conditions, and treatment should be targeted according to the specific cause. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Indigestion
Frequent overeating or binge eating may increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, leading to indigestion. Due to slow gastrointestinal motility, large amounts of undigested food remain in the stomach and then enter the intestines, stimulating accelerated intestinal peristalsis, which can cause dull pain in the upper abdomen, gurgling noises, and may be accompanied by diarrhea. Patients may take medications such as Lactasin tablets or Jianwei Xiaoshi tablets under medical guidance for relief.
2. Chronic Gastritis
Chronic gastritis refers to chronic inflammation occurring in the stomach lining. Under the stimulation of inflammation, patients may experience dull pain in the upper abdomen along with audible gurgling sounds, as well as symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. Patients can follow medical advice to take medications such as Bismuth Potassium Citrate Capsules or Hydrotalcite Tablets for symptom relief.
3. Gastric Ulcer
In patients with gastric ulcers, damage to the gastric mucosa and muscular layers leads to impaired digestive function and increased gastric acid secretion, causing food retention in the stomach and excessive gas production, resulting in the aforementioned symptoms. Patients may take medications such as Omeprazole Enteric-Coated Capsules or Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules under a doctor's recommendation to alleviate symptoms.
Besides the above relatively common causes, other conditions such as hepatitis, cholecystitis, or pancreatitis could also be responsible. If discomfort symptoms occur, timely medical evaluation and treatment are essential to avoid disease progression.
