Abdominal pain and swelling
A person suffering from Abdominal pain and swelling, one would feel discomfort and distension in his stomach. This pain would be a muscular pain and may just last for few minutes if there is problem with then intestine or there is swelling on the intestine. Even if this pain is just for few minutes but it is very intense when a person is going through such pain.
Following are the symptoms to identify if there is any abdominal swelling or pain: -
Regular constipation, diarrhea, gastric upset/irritation, nausea, vomiting, weight gain or loss, stomach upset because of indigestion. There can be many other reasons due to which above said problems can occur, so people should not draw any conclusions without proper consultation.
Following are the factor or substance of consumption due to which Abdominal swelling and pain can be triggered:
- Drink: beer, tea
- Food: avocado, banana, beetroot, blackberries, carrot, celery, cheese, chick pea, chocolate, corn, egg, fish, gooseberries, kiwi fruit, mango, milk, oats, orange, pea, peach, peanuts, peppers, pineapple, pork, redcurrant, rhubarb, rye, shellfish, Soya, spinach, strawberry, wheat.
- Food additives: preservatives, emulsifiers/stabilizers/thickeners, flavor enhancers
- Some people are allergic to Cayenne pepper, coriander and pepper and because of it abdominal pain and swelling might start.
- Dichlorophen is used as one of the medicines to which problems like abdominal pain and swelling could be triggered.
The above said food, spice and medication are affected to those who are allergy to the said substances. For others these products could be harmless.
There are different Treatments available for abdominal swelling and pain:
- Aromatherapy for abdominal swelling and pain:
Use Lavender or Roman chamomile as oil for aromatherapy. Add 6-7 drops of this oil in ½ liter hot water. Dip a sterilized cloth and wring it out. Place this cloth on the affected area of the body. Replace that cloth once cloth cools down to body temperature.
Or massage your stomach with the above said oils mixing it with sweet almond oil in 1:5 proportions. - Teas (use 1-2 tsp of dried herb to 1 cup of boiling water, steeped for 10-15 minutes): Como-mile, ginger, peppermint is used as a herbal remedy to overcome the abdominal pain and swelling.
- Magnesium phosphoricum is used for cramping abdominal pain, this medicine/drug is given in as homeopathic remedy for overcoming the abdominal pain and swelling.
- Antacid is the remedy used as over the counter remedies for overcoming abdominal swelling and pain.
- Antacids & Anti-spasmodic drugs should be given as prescription medication to overcome abdominal swelling and pain.
- Home remedy to overcome abdominal pain and swelling: -
- A hot water bag placed across the abdomen may help. The temperature of the water should be bearable.
- A milky drink or live yoghurt may soothe the stomach.
