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Pain – our common denominator

We all understand pain well as we’ve all been through different types and
intensities of it. While most painful conditions are usually treatable with
home remedies and rest, it’s always better to be vigilant and informed,
writes Dr Nandini Saini

An uncomfortable feeling, ranging from Abdominal pain
a prick or tingle to a severe throbbing or Abdominal pain can be due to a lot of
pulsating sensation. Everyone suffers from reasons, depending on the area affected.
it due to some reason, which could be very It could vary from mild to excruciating,
mild, or an indication of a deeper illness. constant to spasmodic, depending on the
We often tend to ignore the aches and cause.
pains in our body, though it’s our nervous - Right sided
systems way of signaling that something A sudden, unbearable pain in the right
is wrong. Most people will try home lower side of the abdomen could be
remedies, like in ice pack, oil massages, appendicitis, an infection in the appendix.
and poultice. There are, however, a few It can be accompanied by nausea and
conditions, which definitely shouldn’t be vomiting.
ignored. Pains in the upper right abdomen,
So, what could the pain indicate? It increasing in intensity gradually, can
depends on the body part affected, and be indicative of gall stones. It is usually
the reasons could be as simple as a sprain. accompanied by indigestion, nausea, a
It could also be a more severe condition, sensation of heaviness in the abdomen. In
requiring extensive checkups and extreme cases, the gall bladder ruptures,
treatment. making it an emergency.

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