GENERAL HISTOLOGY

OESOPHAGUS STOMACH

BODY OF STOMACH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If your stomach hurts, you have a ____
A
toothache
B
stomach-ache
C
headache
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Less serious causes of abdominal pain include constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, food allergies, lactose intolerance, food poisoning, and a stomach virus. Other, more serious, causes include appendicitis, an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a bowel blockage, cancer, and gastroesophageal reflux.

Detailed explanation-2: -A stomach ache is cramps or a dull ache in the tummy (abdomen). It usually does not last long and is often not serious. Severe abdominal pain is a greater cause for concern.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most stomach aches can be treated at home. During the first 24 to 36 hours, the best treatment is a diet of clear liquids in frequent, small amounts. Drink enough fluids to keep your urine a pale yellow or clear color. If you vomit, start with sips of water or sucking on ice chips.

Detailed explanation-4: -Abdominal pain is felt anywhere in the area between the bottom of the ribs and the pelvis. Pain in the abdomen may be aching, stabbing, burning, twisting, cramping, dull, or gnawing.

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