My stomach has been having dull pain in the afternoon.
May 28, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
The abdomen often experiences dull pain in the afternoon, which could be caused by non-pathological factors, or pathological conditions such as colitis and intestinal polyps. If necessary, medications such as Bushen Yichang Pills, Changyan Ning Capsules, or Jiechangyan Pills may be taken orally under a doctor's guidance. Additionally, the pain might also result from diseases like pelvic inflammatory disease, adenomyosis, or endometriosis, and timely medical treatment should be sought accordingly.
Generally, persistent dull abdominal pain in the afternoon may be caused by non-pathological factors, or it could result from pathological conditions such as colitis or intestinal polyps. Patients can receive symptomatic treatment based on the specific cause. The detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Non-Pathological Factors
Menstruation, commonly referred to as a period, may lead to abdominal pain due to exposure to cold or consumption of cold foods during the menstrual cycle—these are considered non-pathological causes. Daily management includes adequate rest, avoiding excessive stress, maintaining warmth, and applying heat packs to the abdomen to relieve discomfort.
2. Pathological Factors
1) Colitis
Consuming unclean or spoiled food often leads to intestinal lesions causing colitis. A light diet is recommended, with reduced intake of fatty, high-sugar, spicy, fried foods, as well as alcoholic beverages and coffee. Increasing dietary fiber intake is beneficial. Under medical guidance, patients may take oral medications such as Shenling Baizhu San, Bushi Yichang Wan, Changyanning Capsules, or Jiechangyan Pills for treatment.
2) Intestinal Polyps
High-fat, low-fiber diets, long-term smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, obesity, and lack of physical activity may contribute to the development of intestinal polyps. It's important to maintain a balanced diet and establish healthy lifestyle habits. Under a doctor’s supervision, patients may take medications such as Cefmetazole Capsules, Kangfuxin Liquid Tablets, or Clostridium Butyricum Live Bacteria Tablets.
Besides the above-mentioned causes, other conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease, adenomyosis, or endometriosis may also be responsible. It is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation and receive appropriate treatment under professional medical guidance.
