Abdominal pain — wey many people dey call stomach pain — na one of the most common symptoms for both adults and children.

Sometimes na small discomfort. Sometimes e fit be sharp or serious pain.

Most times the cause no serious. But some types of stomach pain require urgent medical attention.

 

To understand the difference very important.

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Wetin Fit Cause Stomach Pain?

The abdomen get many parts(organs) inside am, including the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and appendix.

Pain fit come from any of these organs.

1️⃣ Gas or Indigestion

• Bloating
• Mild stomach cramps
• Discomfort after eating

Most times this one improve on its own.

2️⃣ Stomach Infection (Gastroenteritis)

• Abdominal cramps
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Fever

This one often happen because of viral or bacterial infection.

Drinking enough water very important.

3️⃣ Typhoid Fever

Persistent stomach pain with:

• Continuous fever
• Weakness
• Loss of appetite

Typhoid require proper medical treatment.

4️⃣ Malaria

Although malaria mainly cause fever, e fit also cause:

• Body pain
• Abdominal discomfort
• Nausea

For malaria-endemic areas, fever with stomach pain should not be ignored.

5️⃣ Ulcer (Peptic Ulcer Disease)

• Burning pain for upper stomach
• Pain wey fit improve or worsen after eating
• Nausea

6️⃣ Appendicitis (Medical Emergency)

• Pain wey start near the center of the belle/navel and move to the lower right side
• Pain wey dey worsen as time dey go
• Fever
• Vomiting

Appendicitis require urgent surgery.

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When E No Too Serious

If pain mild and improve after some time, e fit no serious.

Drink water well and rest.

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When E Be Emergency?

Go hospital immediately if:

• Pain severe and sudden
• Pain dey worse or e bad so tey u even faint
• U get am with high fever
• U dey Vomit blood
• U see blood for stool
• Weakness

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Stomach Pain for Children

Parents suppose worry if:

• Pikin weak, e no fi chop
• Vomit plenty
• High fever
• Pain severe for one side

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Final Advice

Stomach pain common and often mild.

But severe, persistent, or worsening pain should always be taken seriously.

If person no sure, e better make doctor check am.

Early evaluation fit prevent complications.

Better safe than sorry.

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Medical References

• World Health Organization – Gastrointestinal Infection Guidelines
• CDC – Abdominal Pain Overview
• WHO – Typhoid Fact Sheets
• Peer-reviewed gastroenterology guidelines

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Medical Disclaimer

This article na for education purpose only. E no replace medical advice from qualified health professional. Always talk to doctor or trained health worker about your health concerns.