Tightness in the stomach or abdominal cramps or stomach pain is the different names used to describe abdominal discomfort. Different sensations can be felt by a person in the stomach that cannot be explained under specific symptoms. There would be a feeling of firmness or tightness in the stomach and is largely felt after eating food. Different causes can be associated with tightness in the abdomen and let us discuss some of the major causes in this article.
The abdomen is the largest part of body cavity in humans. The abdomen starts below the thoracic cavity and extends just above the pelvic cavity. It includes several organs like stomach, gallbladder, liver, spleen, pancreas, intestines (small and large), kidneys and adrenal glands. The process of digestion begins and ends in this cavity. Tightness in the abdomen can occur superficially from the abdominal walls or deep inside the organs of the abdomen. Exact cause of tightness cannot be determined unless if the person could express his/her symptoms rightly. In many cases tightness is a generalized term used to describe the discomfort felt in the abdomen.
Symptoms Of Tightness In The Abdomen :
Tightness in the abdomen may or may not be associated with other symptoms. Some people may feel other signs along with tightness and others may not. Some of the symptoms related with abdominal tightness are nausea, vomiting, pain in the stomach, a feeling of fullness in the stomach, heartburn, excess of flatulence or belching and loss of appetite. For some people it is associated with constipation or diarrhea problems. Any abnormality in the organs of digestive system can certainly affect the abdomen causing pain and tightness. Abdominal tightness can also be felt due to problems with other organs like urinary tract or reproductive system. Frequent urination or passing small urine can also cause tightness of abdomen. Similarly menstrual cramps are felt as tightness in the abdomen but the actual problem originates from the reproductive system.