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Abdominal problems

Abdominal (stomach) problems can be caused by many conditions. Often symptoms ease without treatment. However if your abdominal problems bother you, see your GP in the first instance.


Related conditions

Appendicitis

Your appendix is a small sac attached to your main bowl on the lower right side of your abdomen (stomach). It really has no function but sometimes your appendix can become inflamed (swollen) causing you pain and making you feel unwell. This irritation is called appendicitis.

Bowel cancer

Your bowels are made up of two sections - the small and the large bowel (or colon). If cells begin to develop and multiply abnormally in your bowel they can become cancerous.

Bowel Obstruction

A blockage in any part of your bowel can prevent digested food or liquid from passing through your system.

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is severe and debilitating tiredness that is not relieved by rest or sleep. Symptoms can also include aching joints and muscles, loss of memory or concentration, gastric problems and disturbed sleep.

Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis, and diverticular disease, occur when one or more pockets of diverticula in your bowel wall becomes infected or inflamed.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is chronic, long term pain in muscles, tendons and ligaments.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very common disorder of your gastrointestinal (digestive) tract.

Stomach cancer (gastric cancer)

Stomach cancer occurs when cells in your stomach develop abnormally.

Upper gastrointestinal cancer

Upper gastrointestinal cancers include cancer of the stomach, oesophagus, pancreas, and liver.

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