Home Remedies for Abdominal Pain: Causes, Symptoms, Cure naturally

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Home Remedies for Abdominal Pain Causes,
Symptoms, Cure naturally
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Introduction

• Abdominal pain can be referred to as the pain or
  discomfort that is felt in the part of the trunk
  below the ribs and above the pelvis.
• It occurs due to the discomfort in organs within
  the abdomen or organs adjacent to the belly. It
  is commonly called as Stomach ache.
• The organs that are located in the abdominal area
  includes
• Stomach
  
• Small intestine
• Kidney
• Gallbladder
• Liver
• Pancreas
• Spleen
• Adrenal glands
• Duodenum

• Ileum
• Jejunum
• Umbilicus
• Cecum
• Appendix
• Colon
• Female reproductive organs and
• Urinary bladder

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What are the Causes of Abdominal Pain

• The probable causes of Stomach ache are diagnosed
  on the basis of its onset, characteristics of
  pain, physical examination, and lab
  investigations if required.
• Common Causes are-
• Over eating
• Due to any inflammation, distention of any
  underlying organ, or due to loss of the blood
  supply to an organ.
• Any Viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections
  that affect the stomach and intestines may also
  cause significant abdominal pain. However, in
  irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) the discomfort is
  caused by contraction of the intestinal muscles
  or hypersensitivity to normal intestinal
  activities.
• Infections in the throat, intestines, and blood
  can cause bacteria to enter the digestive tract
  which results in stomach upset and abdominal
  pain. These infections may also cause
  indigestion, such as diarrhoea or constipation.

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• Cramps associated with menstruation are also a
  potential source of lower abdominal ache, but
  more commonly these are referred to as pelvic
  pain.
• Other common causes of abdominal pain include
  diseases like constipation, diarrhoea,
  gastroenteritis, acid reflux (when stomach
  contents leak backward into the oesophagus,
  causing heartburn and other symptoms), vomiting
  and stress
• Major diseases that affect the digestive system
  can also cause chronic abdominal discomfort and
  pain. The most common are
• gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Crohns disease (an inflammatory bowel disease)
• Lactose intolerance (the inability to digest
  lactose, the sugar found in milk and milk
  products)
• Some other causes also include organ rupture or
  near-rupture (such as a burst appendix, or
  appendicitis), gallbladder stones (known as
  gallstones), kidney stones etc.
• Examination and Tests help diagnose the cause of
  abdominal pain

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Physical Examination

• Palpation in the different quadrants helps to
  locate if any tenderness.
• The presence of a mass within the abdomen may be
  suggestive of Tumour, Enlarged organ or an
  abscess
• Sounds will be prominent from the intestines,
  which occur when there is an obstruction.
• The presence of thick blood stain in the stool
  may signify an intestinal problem such as an
  ulcer, colon cancer, colitis, or ischemia.

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Laboratory tests

• Laboratory tests such as the complete blood count
  (CBC), liver enzymes, pancreatic enzymes (amylase
  and lipase), pregnancy test and urine analysis
  also helps to rule out the reason for abdominal
  pain.
• Plain X-rays and other radiographic studies like
  USG, CT, MRI also helps in diagnosing the
  fundamental causes of stomach ache.

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What are the Symptoms of Abdominal Pain

• Severe abdominal tenderness which lasts for more
  than 24hrs.
• Persistent Nausea, Vomiting or Diarrhea
• Burning sensation in the Stomach
• Loss of Appetite
• Sometimes stomach pain may be associated with
  fever and chills.

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Home Remedies For Abdominal Pain
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1. GINGER

• Drink 5ml of Ginger or Chew Raw Ginger mixed with
  salt which will immediately help to reduce the
  stomach upset.
• Ginger helps to reduce the inflammation in the
  stomach and betters digestion by relieving nausea
  and vomiting. It also relives stomach cramps and
  bloating.

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2. NUTMEG

• Nutmeg is taken and pounded and the juice is
  obtained. Drink 5ml of Nutmeg juice which checks
  on discomfort in the stomach.
• It also helps to stop loose stools caused due to
  food poisoning. nutmeg relieves stomach aches by
  removing the excess gas from your intestines.
  Interestingly, nutmeg can also boost your
  appetite.

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3. GHEE

• Consume 1 teaspoon cows ghee every day in empty
  stomach.
• Cow ghee helps to improve digestion by
  revitalizing secretion of enzymes. The ghee is
  easy to absorb and metabolise because it has
  presence of lower chain fatty acids.
• People who has weak digestion, should consume
  ghee as their body can break down food with the
  help of it. This is one of the rare food items
  which balances bile without diminishing the
  intestinal activity of the body.

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4. CLOVE

• 1 or 2tsp of clove powder with honey taken at bed
  time cures stomach upset.
• It also helps to reduce nausea and vomiting.
  Clove improves the digestion by bettering the
  functioning of digestive tract and thereby cures
  abdominal pain.

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5. CUMIN

• Boil the water adding few cumin seeds and drink
  it warm.
• It helps to eliminate the excess gas formed in
  the abdomen and relieves the pain.

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6. ALOE VERA

• Aloe vera leaves are taken cleaned and the juice
  is freshly prepared.
• Consumption of aloe vera juice helps to reduce
  the burning sensation in the stomach. Also the
  anti-inflammatory property of Aloe vera helps to
  reduce gastrointestinal inflammation, which helps
  to reduce the IBS symptoms.

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7. BUTTERMILK

• Freshly prepared butter milk with adequate amount
  of spices like ginger, pepper, tinch of hingu,
  green chillies can be consumed.
• Butter milk is a wonderful remedy in case of
  indigestion. It helps the food to get digested.
  Buttermilk can also help to alleviate
  antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, and relieves
  constipation. Also, buttermilk has rich lactic
  acid that which
• helps to neutralize the stomach acid, thereby
  helping in treating indigestion and its symptoms

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8. FENUGREEK

• Soak the fenugreek seeds overnight or for 6-7
  hours. Drink water soaked with fenugreek.
• The mucilage of fenugreek helps to reduce the
  heartburn and acid refluxes.

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9. LEMON OR GINGER TEA

• Add some quantity of ginger into a cup of
  steaming hot water. Add 1 spoon of freshly
  extracted lemon juice to this. Mix this well and
  strain it. Add some honey to slightly warm tea
  and consume it.
• Lemon and ginger tea is a good remedy to
  stimulate the digestion. It also assures to treat
  bloating of stomach and flatulence. The
  combination of lemon and ginger is an excellent
  anti-inflammatory agent which relieves
  inflammation and acidity in the stomach.

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10. Consume healthy and cooked food. Have food on
time.