Abdominal Pain

Various Reason for Non-Ulcer Stomach Pain

An ulcer: An ulcer is a sore that develops on the inside lining of the stomach, upper small intestine or esophagus.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): This is a condition in which stomach acid backs up into food pipe (esophagus) causing esophageal irritation or inflammation.

Gastritis: Gastritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach, which may cause gnawing or burning pain in the stomach or upper abdomen.

Gastroparesis: This is a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents (delayed gastric emptying). Gastroparesis can mimic the symptoms of nonulcer stomach pain and may be associated with other conditions, such as diabetes.

Gallstones: Gallstones is a solid deposits of cholesterol or calcium salts form in the gallbladder or nearby bile ducts and can cause symptoms such as nausea and an intense, steady ache in the upper middle or upper right abdomen.

Heart disease: A heart attack or pressure or tightness in your chest caused by restricted blood flow to the heart (angina) can sometimes present as nonulcer stomach pain.

Diseases of the liver: These may include fatty liver, cirrhosis or liver cancer.

Diseases of the pancreas: These may include pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): IBS is characterized by abdominal pain or cramping and changes in bowel function, including bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation.

Crohn's disease: Crohn's disease is an inflammatory condition that can affect any part of your digestive tract, most often the lower part of the small intestine.