An achy stomach is typically the result of cramps or bloating due to gas in the stomach or intestines produced from certain foods that people in Ottawa eat. Naturally, this condition does not last very long because of the body’s ability to expel the gas. One way to avoid this is to pay attention to which foods cause this condition.

On the other side of the coin, so to speak, severe stomach aches and the frequency of their occurrence is something that needs immediate attention by an Ottawa medical professional. If the onset of a severe stomachache appears suddenly and without any specific reason this gives cause to seek medical attention quickly. Depending on the location of the pain in the stomach area, determines what the cause may be.

If the condition of periodic stomach aches continues over a long span of time it is advisable to seek a doctor’s help in this matter. Whether, this happens to an adult or child, it can lead to serious health issues. Possible causes for an adult can be,

• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Constipation
• Menstrual Pain
• The Appendix
• The Gallbladder

For children the possible causes may be from,

• A urinary tract infection
• Heartburn and acid reflux
• Constipation
• Abdominal migraines
• Other stomach-related problems