STOMACHACHES

A stomach ache is a term often used to refer to cramps or a dull ache in the tummy (abdomen). It's usually short-lived and is often not serious.

Severe abdominal pain is a greater cause for concern. If it starts suddenly and unexpectedly, it should be regarded as a medical emergency, especially if the pain is concentrated in a particular area

Symptoms of stomach ache

Many different types of pain can be classed as stomach ache. Sometimes you may find your stomach ache is relieved once you have been to the toilet, as stomach pain is a common symptom of diarrhoea and constipation. Stomach ache can be described as:

• Dull or aching
• Sharp
• Burning
• Constant or intermittent (comes and goes)
• Comes suddenly or gradually

The most common symptoms are:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Bloating
• Excess wind
• Belching
• Acid at the back of the throat
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Bleeding
• Fever
• Pain when passing urine and passing urine more frequently
• Discharge
• Lumps and bumps

The causes of stomach pain

There are many different things which can cause a stomach ache, so it’s important to try and find the cause. Short term stomach ache and recurring stomach pain usually has a different cause.

• Period pain (menstrual cramps in women)
• Constipation or diarrhoea
• A stomach ulcer or gastritis
• Bacteria or viruses which cause food poisoning or stomach bugs
• Long term digestive problems such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Crohn’s disease
• Kidney stones or gallstones
• Appendicitis
• A pulled muscle
• Pregnancy including ectopic pregnancies and miscarriages
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Urine infections
• Ovarian cysts
• Hernias

If you have sudden sharp pains in your abdomen, and feel pain when you touch your belly, this could be caused by a serious problem and needs to be treated. Don’t delay – speak to a doctor  if the pain is extremely severe.

PREPARATION FOR THE CURE

Astrong stomachache is relieved with water and sand, the water and the sand are mixed and put to boil. Afterwards,strain it and drink the remedy. The stomach ache disappear instantaneously.