Anxiety Symptom: Abdominal Pain - Stomach Pain
The first step in managing abdominal pain is determining the nature,
and causes of your discomfort.
For the best treatment, pain must be assessed from biological, cognitive,
emotional and behavioral perspectives. Anxious feelings are common
and often occur in every one of us.
Abdominal pain is a common physical symptom of anxiety, however there are many possible medical conditions associated with abdominal pain and stomach pain. It is wise to seek a doctor visit before assuming the pain is caused by anxiety.
Some possible causes of abdominal pain or stomach pain are:
- Urinary tract infection
- Appendicitis
- Endometriosis
- Hernia
- Crohn's disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Diverticulitis
If a persistent pain is to unbearable, an ER visit may be needed.
Like all anxiety symptoms these pains can be stopped.
Some ways to gain control would be:
- Change in diet
- No Smoking
- No Drinking Alcohol
- Vitamins
- Medication
- Exercise
- Relaxation
With a combination of life style changes and knowledge it is possible to loosen the grip of this physical symptom along with any other physical symptoms that may be experienced. Physical symptoms of anxiety can be treated with a combination of behavioral therapy, other treatment methods and/or medication.
All have been proven to be highly effective in reducing the symptoms of anxiety. Irritability and anger also are common among people who suffer from chronic pain. Click here to find out how to stop all of your anxiety symptoms.
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For more information, as well as referrals to specialists and self-help groups in your State, contact:
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
8730 Georgia Avenue - Suite 600Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone: 240-485-1001
Fax: 240-485-1035
www.adaa.org
Mental Help Net
CenterSite, LLC
570 Metro Place
Dublin, OH 43017
http://mentalhelp.net/poc/center_index.php?id=1
National Mental Health Association
2001 Beauregard Street, 12th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22311
Telephone: 800-969-6642
Fax: 703-684-5968
(TDD): 800-433-5959
www.nmha.org
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