What is the epigastrium? Why do I have epigastric pain? (2024)

Specialist Level 1 Doctor,

Dong Xuan Ha

This is an automatically translated article.

The article is professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Dong Xuan Ha - Department of Medical Examination and Internal Medicine - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital.
The phenomenon of pain or tension in the epigastrium is recommended by experts and doctors not to be subjective. This is a sign that the body is giving a warning that the body is suffering from some disease.

1. Epigastric pain manifests of what disease?

The epigastrium is the area of ​​the abdomen that is bordered from the navel upwards to below the sternum. Epigastric abdominal pain often occurs, but in some cases, this sign is warning the body to have a few diseases such as esophagitis, gastric reflux, stomach ulcer, ....
Therefore, when suffering from tension in the epigastrium, we should not be subjective but go to see a doctor immediately to find out the cause of epigastric abdominal pain. From there, doctors will prescribe appropriate and effective treatment methods.

2. What causes epigastric pain?

First, tension in the epigastrium can be caused by indigestion. Specifically, symptoms of this condition cause patients to have belching, bloating in the abdomen and nausea after eating. The human stomach contains acid to digest food, but occasionally, this acid irritates the lining of the digestive system. The second cause is gastric reflux. Specific symptoms of acid reflux are: indigestion, persistent cough, bitter taste in the mouth, feeling like there is a lump in the throat or chest. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is caused by stomach acid or food in the stomach going back into the esophagus causing pain in the chest and throat that is accompanied by epigastric pain. Third, a very common cause of epigastric pain is esophagitis. Acid from the stomach up into the esophagus, allergies, infections, or chronic irritation from medications can cause the lining of the esophagus to become inflamed. Fourth, gastric ulcer, gastritis also makes the patient feel pain in the epigastrium. Fifth, due to unhealthy eating habits, moderation is also a common cause of epigastric pain. To limit this situation, you should eat moderately, full and in moderation, not eating too much will put pressure on the stomach. Finally, due to gallbladder disorders, the most obvious manifestation in patients is jaundice, prolonged diarrhea, vomiting, nausea,...
When there are abnormal epigastric pain symptoms, customers need to Go to the doctor for early identification of the cause of the disease and timely preventive treatment.

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