Gastro Pain
Gastro or gastric pain can be caused by various factors. Anything that can inflame the lining of your stomach can cause pain. The pain that you experience can be acute, which means that it occurs occasionally and then disappears, or the pain can be chronic, lasting a long time without any reprieve. Sometimes medications that you are taking or food that you have eaten disagree with the lining of your stomach, creating gastro discomfort or pain.
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Acute
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When the inner lining of the stomach is inflamed, this is known as acute gastritis, which is often caused by spicy or hot foods; bacterial toxins from contaminated foods or bacteria or chemical irritants, including aspirin. The symptoms include pain, vomiting, nausea, fever and diarrhea.
Chronic
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When chronic gastritis occurs, this can happen following an episode of acute gastritis, according to Pointinjection.com.. This type of gastro pain can be an indicator of uremia, malnutrition, congestive heart failure or lack of gastric juices. The symptoms are abdominal distention, pain and loss of appetite.
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Considerations
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GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease causes pain that feels much like a heart attack. Sometimes a burning sensation occurs, which is the result of inflammation in the esophagus.
Possibilities
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A peptic ulcer can cause gastro pain. Ulcers are the result of acidic gastric content and the body's inability to tolerate it. This content may be caused by bacteria, which results in a feeling of being on fire inside. When the walls of the esophagus erode, this is an esophageal ulcer. When erosion occurs in the stomach, this is a gastric ulcer. When erosion occurs in the intestine, this is a duodenal ulcer, according to Healthhype.com. Eating sometimes helps relieve the pain of an ulcer although food may irritate a duodenal ulcer.
Gas
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When an individual is full of gas, this causes gastric pain. The gas stretches the intestinal walls and makes the walls spasm. Belching or passing gas will help.
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