Pain Management Specialist, Kolkata
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Vomiting can provide relief from stomach ache and abdominal pain
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Pain in the stomach and the intestines can be temporarily reduced with vomiting. As vomiting removes obstructions in the stomach and intestines, by reducing distension and pressure created due to gastric flatulence, further decreasing the pain and discomfort experienced.
Which of the following factors can intensify abdominal pain?
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When abdominal pain occurs due to the inflammation of an organ, jarring actions such as coughing and sneezing aggravates the pain.
When is it necessary to seek immediate medical care while experiencing abdominal pains?
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A severe case of abdominal pain is always accompanied by other symptoms. Some of these symptoms include respiratory disorders that take manifestation as difficulty in breathing. Other alarming symptoms are high fever, blood vomiting, black stool or blood in stool, etc.
Drinking tea while experiencing stomach pain will aggravate the problem
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Certain types of tea, such as chamomile tea and ginger tea, are effective in reducing stomach ache for a short term. They help lessen the symptoms of pain and provide some relief until the time of diagnosis and complete treatment can be done to eliminate the problem.
Constant use of painkillers can lead to stomach ulcers
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The long-term use of over-the-counter painkiller medication is known to trigger the formation of stomach ulcers causing further pain. This is valid in the case of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.