The lower abdomen is the part of the abdomen that lies below the navel (also called the navel or navel). It includes the abdominal area between the navel and the pelvis. Pain in this area is called lower abdominal pain. The pain can arise due to a problem in any of several organs in the lower abdomen, such as the colon (large intestine), small intestine, appendix, urinary bladder, ureter, ovaries, and uterus. In very rare cases, pain may be felt in another area of the body in the lower abdomen, so-called referred pain, such as with kidney pain, testicular pain, etc.
The intensity of the pain can be mild to severe depending on a case by case basis. The pain can be acute (sudden onset), chronic (develops gradually and lasts for a long time) or intermittent (occurs intermittently). The pain can be located in the entire lower abdomen or specifically on the right or left side. The reasons behind lower abdominal pain can range from mild to quite severe pain, requiring urgent medical attention. It could simply be the result of indigestion, gas, constipation, diarrhea or it could indicate other stomach health problems.
It can be the result of inflammation in the small or large intestine. The reasons behind the inflammation can be variable. First, the inflammation can arise from an infection. Subsequently, this can arise in cases of IBD or celiac disease. IBD refers to inflammatory bowel disease of an autoimmune condition that includes two conditions, namely Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In Crohn’s disease, inflammation can occur in any part of the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation and ulcers in the colon and/or rectum.
Another cause of inflammation is celiac disease. It is an autoimmune disease in which eating wheat, rye and barley triggers an immune response that damages the lining of the small intestine. Other reasons include intestinal obstruction and colon cancer.
The next reason for pain in the lower abdomen can be an infection in the urinary tract (UTI). In women, lower abdominal pain may also occur due to dysmenorrhea (pain during menstruation) and other uterine complaints, such as fibroids (benign, i.e. non-cancerous tumors that grow in the uterine wall), pelvic inflammatory disease (infection in the upper genital tract of women). ) and endometriosis (growth of tissue that normally lines the uterus in an area other than the uterus, such as in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, urinary bladder, rectum). The pain in the lower abdomen, specifically on one side, can have several reasons. Pain in the left side of the lower abdomen can be the result of diverticulitis (inflammation in the pouches that can form in the lining of the colon) and kidney stones on the left side. Pain in the right side of the lower abdomen may occur due to appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix), kidney stone on the right side. In women, unilateral pain in the lower abdomen, apart from the above, can be the result of ovarian complaints such as a cyst, a tumor, ovulation pain.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy offers a very effective treatment in treating lower abdominal pain. Homeopathic medicines target the root cause of the problem and stimulate the body’s healing mechanism to overcome health problems naturally. These provide great relief from stomach pain without any side effects. By using these medications, the intensity and frequency of abdominal pain gradually decreases. The homeopathic prescription varies from case to case, depending on the characteristic individual symptoms. It is advised to take any homeopathic medicine under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor after a detailed case evaluation and avoid self-medication. Homeopathic medicines are recommended for mild to moderate intensity cases. In the case of acute, severe pain and for the pain arising from problems such as appendicitis, urgent help from the conventional mode of treatment should be used as homeopathy has a limitation in helping cases that have a serious cause.
Homeopathic medicines for lower abdominal pain
1. Lycopodium – with excessive gas
Lycopodium is a very effective medicine for lower abdominal pain. It is a well indicated medicine to relieve abdominal pain caused by excessive gas in the abdomen. There is a marked accumulation of gas in the lower abdomen, causing bloating. Gas often lingers in the abdomen. Shortly after eating there is excessive gas formation. This medicine is especially indicated for the treatment of abdominal pain when someone suffers from cystitis (inflammation of the urinary bladder). In such cases, there is often a desire to urinate. The downward sensation is felt over the bladder area. In some cases, stabbing pain occurs in the urinary bladder.
2. Colocynth – For pain after eating
This medicine is often indicated for the treatment of lower abdominal pain after eating. The pain gets worse if you lie on either side – left or right. It is improved by double bending (bending forward with the body bent forward and down) and by applying pressure or lying on the back. There is a pinching or cutting pain in the intestines. It is accompanied by nausea. This medicine is also useful for abdominal pain that occurs due to ovarian cysts. The type of pain in such cases is sharp and cutting.
3. Merc Sol – With intestinal inflammation
This medicine is beneficial for abdominal pain and intestinal inflammation. In cases where this is necessary, pain is felt in the lower abdomen. It is a cutting or stabbing pain. In most cases the pain goes from right to left. The pain gets worse when walking. Along with the above symptoms, the stool is loose. There is mucus and blood in the stool.
4. Berberis Vulgaris – For pain due to kidney stones
This medicine can be used when there is pain due to kidney stones. The main feature when using this medicine is pain from the back in the area of the kidneys, which radiates to the lower abdomen in the area of \u200b\u200bthe urinary bladder. There is an increased urge to urinate with pain in the bladder. urine is scarce. Combustion occurs along with urination.
5. Cantharis – In cases of urinary infections
This medicine is recommended for the treatment of pain associated with urinary tract infections. There is marked pain in the bladder region (in the center of the lower abdomen). The pain may be burning or cutting. It is accompanied by frequent urges to urinate. There is an urge to urinate even though there is little urine in the bladder. A burning sensation is felt in the urethra before, during or after urination. The bladder area can also be very sensitive to touch.
6. Sepia – For pain in the ovaries or uterus
Sepia is a leading drug for the treatment of pain in the ovaries and uterus. This medicine is indicated for dull, heavy or stabbing pain in the ovaries. Along with this vaginal discharge may be present. This discharge is usually yellow in color. With uterine pain, the characteristic feature of using this medicine is a feeling of pressure in the pelvis. Burning or stabbing pains occur in the uterus. The pain from the uterus can extend to the navel.
7. Magnesium Phos – For cases of painful menstruation
This medicine is great for treating cases of painful menstruation. Cramping pain is felt in cases that require it. The pain improves with warm applications to the lower abdomen. There may be relief from the pain by bending double. It is also useful for shooting pain.