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When our body is in pain, it is a natural warning that something may be wrong with one of our parts. However, when it comes to abdominal pain, we can't simply assume that "just put up with it and it's over". Abdominal pain can be a symptom of a variety of conditions, and in some cases, it can be a sign of a serious illness that requires a high level of vigilance.
1. Common abdominal pain.
1.Gastrointestinal diseases: Gastrointestinal diseases are a common cause of abdominal pain, such as gastritis, gastric ulcers, intestinal infections, inflammatory bowel disease, etc. The abdominal pain of these diseases is mostly located in the upper or lower abdomen and is accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
2.Appendicitis: Appendicitis is a common surgical disease of the abdomen, and its typical symptoms are metastatic right lower quadrant pain, accompanied by fever, nausea, vomiting, etc.
3.Cholecystitis and cholelithiasis: Abdominal pain caused by cholecystitis and cholelithiasis is mostly located in the upper right abdomen, which can radiate to the scapula, accompanied by symptoms such as fever and jaundice.
4.Twisted ovarian cyst** Female patients with sudden abdominal pain, especially unilateral abdominal pain, should be considered for ovarian cyst torsion and should seek immediate medical attention.
5.Ectopic pregnancy: A ruptured ectopic pregnancy can cause severe abdominal pain with bleeding symptoms, which is a major emergency.
2. Characteristics of dangerous abdominal pain.
1.Severe, persistent abdominal pain: Severe, persistent abdominal pain may be a sign of a serious condition such as gastrointestinal perforation, acute pancreatitis, acute cholangitis, etc.
2.Abdominal pain accompanied by shock symptoms: If abdominal pain is accompanied by shock symptoms such as decreased blood pressure, increased heart rate, sweating, and paleness, it indicates that the condition is serious, which may be acute peritonitis, acute obstructive purulent cholangitis, etc.
3.Abdominal pain with fever: fever may be a sign of an infectious disease, such as peritonitis, cholangitis, etc.
4.Abdominal pain with jaundice: jaundice can be a sign of a serious illness such as biliary obstruction, liver disease, etc.
3. Traditional Chinese medicine views on abdominal pain.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that abdominal pain is mostly related to factors such as weakness of the spleen and stomach, stagnation of liver and qi, accumulation of dampness and heat, and uncontrolled diet. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) focuses on syndrome differentiation and treatment of abdominal pain, and commonly uses traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, massage and other methods.
1.Traditional Chinese medicine**: Traditional Chinese medicine**abdominal pain often uses traditional Chinese medicine that has the effects of soothing the liver and regulating qi, clearing heat and detoxifying, and reconciling the spleen and stomach. For example, for abdominal pain of the type of liver stagnation and qi stagnation, Bupleurum is commonly used to disperse the liver; **For damp heat accumulation type of abdominal pain, gentian laxative liver decoction is commonly used.
2.Acupuncture**: Acupuncture** for abdominal pain, acupuncture and moxibustion are often used to acupuncture points such as Zhongguan, Zusanli, Sanyinjiao, etc., which have the functions of harmonizing the spleen and stomach, soothing the liver and regulating qi, clearing heat and detoxifying.
3.Tuina**: Tuina** abdominal pain can be achieved by rubbing the abdominal acupuncture points, such as Zhongguan, Tianshu, Zusanli, etc., to achieve the effects of harmonizing the spleen and stomach, soothing the liver and regulating qi, clearing heat and detoxifying.
4. Prevention and health care.
1.Maintain a good diet: Eat a light and easy-to-digest diet and avoid spicy, greasy, raw and cold foods.
2.Maintain a good state of mind: Avoid excessive mood swings and maintain a good mood.
3.Moderate exercise: Appropriate exercise can enhance the function of the spleen and stomach and improve the body's resistance.
4.Regular medical check-ups: Regular check-ups for early detection and ** diseases.
In short, abdominal pain should not be ignored, especially if it is severe and persistent, accompanied by symptoms such as shock, fever, and jaundice, you should seek medical attention immediately. At the same time, we should maintain good living habits, pay attention to diet and maintain a good mood to prevent the occurrence of abdominal pain.
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