Why does my stomach hurt for no apparent reason, yet I can't have a bowel movement, and what should I do?
Jun 05, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
The stomach refers to the abdominal area. Unexplained abdominal pain accompanied by difficulty in bowel movements may be related to factors such as intestinal spasms, indigestion, or colitis, and can be treated with oral medications. Improper diet may irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, leading to intestinal spasms, which clinically manifest as abdominal pain, vomiting, and other symptoms. Applying a heating pad for local heat therapy may help alleviate discomfort.
The stomach refers to the abdominal area. Unexplained abdominal pain accompanied by difficulty in bowel movements may be related to factors such as intestinal spasms, indigestion, and colitis. Oral medications can be used for treatment. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Intestinal Spasms
Improper diet may irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, leading to intestinal spasms. Clinically, symptoms such as abdominal pain and vomiting may occur. Applying a heating pad locally for heat therapy can help relieve discomfort.
2. Indigestion
Long-term consumption of hard-to-digest foods may result in insufficient gastric motility, causing indigestion. Symptoms include abdominal pain and bloating. Under medical guidance, medications such as domperidone tablets or mosapride citrate tablets can be used for treatment.
3. Colitis
Bacterial infections may irritate the colonic mucosa, leading to inflammatory infection of the colon. Common clinical symptoms include abdominal pain and loss of appetite. Under medical supervision, medications such as enteritis relief tablets (Changyanning) or mesalazine enteric-coated tablets can be used for treatment.
In addition to the above relatively common causes, such symptoms may also be associated with intestinal obstruction, ulcerative colitis, colorectal polyps, or colon tumors. It is important to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital and follow the doctor's instructions for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
