Dr. Hardik Shah

Stomach Pain

Evaluation of acute or recurring abdominal pain to identify medical, digestive or surgical causes.

Stomach Pain
Overview

Stomach Pain

Stomach pain can come from many causes, including acidity, infection, gallbladder disease, appendicitis, bowel obstruction, hernia, pancreatitis or other digestive conditions.

A structured consultation helps connect the pain pattern with examination findings and reports so the right treatment path is chosen early.

Care Highlights
Assessment for acute and recurring abdominal pain
Report-guided diagnosis and treatment planning
Referral for urgent care when warning signs are present
Common Consultation Reasons
  • Persistent, worsening or recurring abdominal pain
  • Pain with fever, vomiting, jaundice or weakness
  • Bloating, constipation, diarrhoea or change in appetite
  • Abnormal sonography, CT scan, endoscopy or blood reports
Planning

Diagnosis-led planning for stomach pain

The first step is to identify whether pain is medical, digestive, surgical or urgent.

  • Detailed history of pain location, duration, triggers and associated symptoms.
  • Clinical examination to look for tenderness, swelling or hernia.
  • Review of blood tests, sonography, CT scan or endoscopy when available.
  • Clear advice on whether medicines, observation, tests or surgery are needed.
Treatment

Treatment planning for stomach pain

Treatment depends on the cause, severity and whether emergency warning signs are present.

  • Medicines, diet changes or observation may help selected digestive causes.
  • Gallbladder, appendix, hernia or obstruction-related pain may need surgical care.
  • Urgent symptoms are prioritized for immediate investigation and treatment.
  • Follow-up helps review response and decide next steps if pain recurs.
Recovery

Recovery and follow-up

Recovery guidance is tailored to the operation, diagnosis and overall health. The care plan includes medicines, diet, activity, wound care and follow-up instructions.

  • Follow the prescribed diet, medicines and investigation plan.
  • Keep a note of pain timing, food triggers and associated symptoms.
  • Review promptly if pain worsens or new symptoms appear.
  • Severe pain with vomiting, fever, fainting or jaundice needs urgent care.

Treatment suitability, recovery time and procedure choice vary from patient to patient. Please consult the doctor for examination-based advice.

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