Right upper abdominal pain may indicate cholecystitis or choledocholithiasis. Epigastric pain or one felt below the ribs in the upper abdominal region may point to GERD or heart attack. Right lower abdominal pain may mean you have appendicitis.
If your stomach is hurting and you can’t explain it, then it might be a good idea to visit your doctor to get it checked.
When there is blood in your stool
A number of things are responsible for blood in the stool. It could be the result of hemorrhoids, ulcers, infections in the stomach, etc.
Regardless, if you notice that there is blood in your stool, whether it is fresh blood or dark old blood, you should check in with your physician. This is especially important if you experience blood in your stool along with stomach pains.
If bloody vomit accompanies the stomach pain
Anytime you vomit blood is a cause for concern. More so if there’s stomach pain that coincides with the vomiting.
This could possibly mean that you have an infection in your digestive tract, ulcers, or even internal bleeding. ‘
Getting it checked as soon as possible should be a priority, especially if you feel symptoms such as fatigue or weakness alongside vomiting blood and stomach pain.
When it hurts to urinate
Painful urination could be a sign of UTI. And despite being a problem in the bladder, the pain could be so severe that you feel it near your stomach or abdomen.
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