The following features are indicative of Epigastric Pain:
stomach ache
weight loss
bloody stools
fever
swelling of the abdomen
persistent nausea
vomiting
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Common Causes of Epigastric Pain
The following are the most common causes of Epigastric Pain:
gastroenteritis
irritable bowel syndrome
cystitis
diabetic ketoacidosis
appendicitis
kidney stones
pneumonia
peptic ulcer
Risk Factors for Epigastric Pain
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Epigastric Pain:
urinary tract infection
Prevention of Epigastric Pain
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Epigastric Pain. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
limit foods that produce gas
take plenty of water
exercise regularly
eat small meals more frequently
Occurrence of Epigastric Pain
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Epigastric Pain cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Epigastric Pain can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Epigastric Pain can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Epigastric Pain
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Epigastric Pain:
Complete blood count: To get information about number of cells in patient's blood
Liver function test: To get information about the state of a patient's liver
Abdominal x-ray: To detect bowel obstruction
Doctor for Diagnosis of Epigastric Pain
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Epigastric Pain:
General Surgeon
Complications of Epigastric Pain if untreated
It is not know if Epigastric Pain causes complications if left untreated.
Self-care for Epigastric Pain
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Epigastric Pain:
Avoid solid food for the first few hours: Help prevent complications of abdominal pain
Take plenty of liquids: Help increase the passage of stools
Time for Treatment of Epigastric Pain
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Epigastric Pain to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
In 1 - 4 weeks
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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