Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: I have been taking traditional Chinese medicine to regulate my menstrual cycle since the beginning of the month, but the effect has not been very good. There is still bleeding after my period. Around August 10th, I took an emergency contraceptive pill, and then I bled again. I am studying abroad, and because I have acne on my face, I went to see a dermatologist here. He gave me a medication, but over the 3 months I have been taking it, I have been bleeding intermittently. For about 2 months out of the 3, I have been bleeding. On December 2nd, I drank a lot of cold water, and since the 5th, my stomach has been in very severe pain, which has continued until the 9th. I think it might be because I drank too much cold water.Doctor's answer:
Hello, drinking cold water is a common cause of abdominal pain. Other causes of abdominal pain include:Pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer cause persistent, gradually worsening pain, often accompanied by back radiation. Pain can be triggered by lying flat and may be relieved when sitting or leaning forward.
Gallstone disease causes sudden, severe upper abdominal colicky pain. After the colic subsides, right upper abdominal pain may persist and worsen, potentially radiating to the right shoulder. It is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and abdominal bloating. Recurrent attacks may be triggered by a high-fat diet or excessive cold exposure. Some patients may have mild jaundice.
Hepatitis and liver cancer typically cause pain in the right hypochondriac region, primarily dull or. Left lobe liver cancer may cause pain below the xiphoid process.
Gastric cancer pain is irregular, starting with upper abdominal discomfort, fullness, and a heavy sensation. Symptoms may temporarily improve with treatment for gastritis.
Peptic ulcer disease causes upper abdominal pain with a certain temporal pattern, characterized by periodic attacks. Gastric ulcers typically cause pain 30 minutes to an hour after meals, while duodenal ulcers cause pain when hungry or at night.
Acute appendicitis initially causes upper abdominal pain, which usually shifts to the right lower abdomen within hours. It is often confused with acute gastritis. Some patients with myocardial infarction experience upper abdominal pain, nausea, and seek treatment in the gastroenterology department. However, they may also have symptoms such as chest tightness and profuse sweating.
Abdominal pain is also a common symptom of many gynecological conditions, such as pelvic inflammatory disease and adnexitis. Additionally, pain may be related to endocrine disorders, incomplete uterine development, excessive uterine anteversion, irregular menstruation (too much or too little), endometriosis, and genital infections.
There are many diseases that can cause abdominal pain. It is best to seek a comprehensive examination at a hospital as soon as possible. Each disease has its own unique symptoms and characteristics, and only