What Could My Stomach Pain Mean?

Find out what might be responsible for your stomach pain and when to seek medical attention from your GI Health Hawaii gastroenterologist.

At some point in time, all people will experience some stomach discomfort. Whether you just ate something that didn’t agree with you, you have food allergies or you are dealing with a nasty infection, there are many reasons why you could be dealing with stomach pangs. Of course, it’s always good to get to the bottom of your symptoms to avoid this same discomfort in the future.

Causes of Stomach Pain, According to your GI Health Hawaii gastroenterologist 

What could be to blame for your stomach discomfort? There are quite a few things that could be causing your stomach to do flips including:

Celiac disease (gluten intolerance)
Pancreatitis
Lactose intolerance
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
A side effect of certain medications
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Hyperthyroidism/Hypothyroidism
A parasitic infection
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Stress
Gallstones
Appendicitis
Peptic ulcers
Food poisoning
Constipation
Stomach Cancer

When to See Someone 

Some stomach pains will go away on their own while others will require medical care. If you notice that the pain continues to get worse or doesn’t go away it’s a good time to give your gastroenterologist a call. If you are also noticing other issues such as blood in the stool, bowel movement changes, sudden weight loss or vaginal discharge along with your stomach discomfort, it’s best to play it safe and schedule an appointment with your GI Health Hawaii gastroenterologist.

If stomach pains have you a bit worried, then give us a call and schedule a much-needed consultation with us. We will help you figure out what’s going on so that you can avoid these issues in the future.