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Could Abdominal Cramps Be A Result Of Stress?
I have a friend who is having a lot of health problems. She experiences stomach cramps, abdomen pain, and shivers. Right now, shes sitting in a bed, unable to move. She has been to doctors before about it but they all said it was stress. I think its something more. What do you think?
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
Hi,
Thanks for writing to HCM.
It can be either due to stress induced gastritis or pancreatitis or urinary tract infection or if all test results are normal then can be even due to irritable bowel syndrome (ibs).
Get an ultrasound abdomen, if not taken already, as it will help rule out many conditions, also get a complete blood count and a urine routine test to look for any infection. If they show something, then consult a physician.
If normal, start on a high fiber diet with lots of fruits.
Dr. Ashish Verma
Thanks for writing to HCM.
It can be either due to stress induced gastritis or pancreatitis or urinary tract infection or if all test results are normal then can be even due to irritable bowel syndrome (ibs).
Get an ultrasound abdomen, if not taken already, as it will help rule out many conditions, also get a complete blood count and a urine routine test to look for any infection. If they show something, then consult a physician.
If normal, start on a high fiber diet with lots of fruits.
Dr. Ashish Verma
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