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gi cramps

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Overview

Abdominal pain has many causes, some more serious than others. What feels like a stomachache may be coming from another organ in your abdomen, or from outside of your digestive system. Always seek medical care if your abdominal pain is unexplained, persistent or severe.

Symptoms

  • crampy or colicky.
  • constant or intermittent.
  • burning or achy.
  • dull or sharp.
  • mild or severe.

Causes

  • there are numerous reasons for abdominal pain. it may be related to digestion, injury, infection or disease. it may come from an organ inside, or from the muscles or skin in your abdominal wall.

Risk factors

  • obesity
  • smoking
  • history of gastroenteritis

Diagnosis

  • physical exam
  • signs and symptoms

Medicines used

Frequently asked questions

What is gi cramps?

Abdominal pain has many causes, some more serious than others. What feels like a stomachache may be coming from another organ in your abdomen, or from outside of your digestive system. Always seek medical care if your abdominal pain is unexplained, persistent or severe.

What are the symptoms of gi cramps?

crampy or colicky., constant or intermittent., burning or achy., dull or sharp., mild or severe.

What causes gi cramps?

there are numerous reasons for abdominal pain. it may be related to digestion, injury, infection or disease. it may come from an organ inside, or from the muscles or skin in your abdominal wall.

Which medicines are used for gi cramps?

tiemonium methylsulphate

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