Belly pain and cramps might be funny when they happen to Finch in American Pie, but they’re no laughing matter when they happen to you! What exactly is stomach pain, what causes it, and is it the same as abdominal pain? What is causing abdominal pains? Read on to find out.

Abdominal pain comes in many forms. It can range from flatus then usually follows by colic pain (often relieved with a fart, perhaps to the amusement of those around you), to feeling like you’re unable to move (which is amusing to no one). But how can you tell what’s causing your abdominal pain?

We’ve all been there: the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, you’re out and about listening to your favorite song through your headphones, when all of a sudden, you’re stopped in your tracks. Your belly’s tied in knots. You want to collapse. The pain is so dull and deep that instantly you are questioning the very meaning of life. You’ve got abdominal cramping.

Stevie Wonder was singing, “I've got an upset stomach from a broken heart,” and he wasn’t wrong! There are several possible causes of pain in the abdomen, and emotional stress is one of them. This article will review some other common causes and triggers of abdominal pain, as well as potential treatments, and advice on when it might be time to contact a doctor.

When it comes to describing painful period cramps, the words of Rachel from Friends come to mind: “No uterus, no opinion!”

Only those in possession of female reproductive organs can fully understand the level of pain that many women experience every month. But what causes menstrual cramps, and what can you do to relieve the pain? Read on to find out.

Every fan of football, hockey, or slapstick humor will be familiar with at least one form of male abdominal pain: and that’s getting kicked or hit in the groin. But there are many others, and while you can’t do much about the latter except apply ice and hope for that pain to go away fast, other forms of abdominal pain can be treated, prevented, and managed.

Most females suffer from menstrual cramps (otherwise known as menstrual pain, or period pain) at some point in their lives. Menstrual cramps are not normal most especially if it’s severe – but you are certainly not on your own!

Most females suffer from menstrual cramps (otherwise known as menstrual pain, or period pain) at some point in their lives. Menstrual cramps are not normal most especially if it’s severe – but you are certainly not on your own!

Whether it’s just causing you discomfort or making you want to curl up in a ball, tummy pain is a nuisance, to say the least. But what’s the best medicine to get rid of it? Antispasmodics or painkillers?

We’ve all been there: the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, you’re out and about listening to your favorite song through your headphones, when all of a sudden, you’re stopped in your tracks. Your belly’s tied in knots.