How You Can Tell When You Have Serious Stomach Problems

Is there anything more frustrating than stomach pain? Even the term is not accurate. Stomach pain may come from your stomach or any other organ in the same area. It is difficult to treat, and in many cases, you just have to wait it out.

That is where this stomach map comes in. By keeping a copy of this map on hand and figuring out where your pain is coming from, you can figure out what is causing your stomach pain and how you can relieve it. It can even help you figure out if you are dealing with a serious stomach problem.

Using a Stomach Map

To use a stomach map, imagine a 3 x 3 square. In the middle, right over your belly button, is number five. On the upper right part of your stomach is number one. The numbers progress from there. Concentrate on your pain or touch your stomach gently to figure out where the pain is coming from.

Once you have localized the pain, you can check out the correlating number on the number map and figure out what’s eating you.

What Different Areas of the Map Mean

1: Stomach ulcer, pancreatitis, gallstones

2: acid reflux, pancreatitis, indigestion, gallstones

3: bile tract obstruction, pancreatitis, duodenum ulcer, stomach ulcer

4: gallstones, urinary tract inflammation, constipation, lumbar hernia

5: pancreatitis, appendix inflammation, stomach ulcer

6: diverticulitis, constipation, gallstones, colon inflammation

7: inflammation of the appendix, gynecological problems, constipation

8: inflammation of the appendix, inflammation of the colon, gynecological problems, diverticulitis

9: diverticulitis, gynecological problems, inguinal hernia

Taking the Next Step

Of course, these health problems are simply ideas for what may be going wrong with your stomach or other organs. You can use the information found on this map to start pinpointing any chronic health problems.

If you have a less serious problem—constipation, for example— you may be able to fix it easily and without the help of medical professionals. However, if you realize that your stomach problems are chronic or recurrent, figuring this out may help you get the medical care you need.

Serious Symptoms

Regardless of this map, there are some health symptoms that cannot be ignored. If you experience any of the following symptoms, take note of where your pain is occurring, make a list of your symptoms, and seek prompt medical attention:

• Stomach pain lasting longer than two weeks

• Vomiting that continues for three days or more

• Diarrhea that does not stop after three days or more

• Blood in the stool or extreme pain while passing stool

In addition, if you seem to get pain in the same areas all the time, there may be an underlying problem that isn’t being addressed. Keep track of any ongoing pain and let your doctor know.

The stomach area is home to some of the most important organs in your body. It is important to take care of it by exercising, eating good food, and avoiding bad habits. This map is a helpful tool that may get you in touch with your body, help you avoid chronic stomach problems, and change your habits to improve your overall health.

Sources:

http://www.itzarion.com/pain-symptoms-chart.html

http://www.healthylifetricks.com/stomach-ache-a-map-that-discovers-what-may-be-bothering-you/

http://www.doctoroz.com/article/dr-ozs-belly-map-decoding-pain