You should go to the ER for stomach pain if the stomach pain gets worse or does not go away within a week or two weeks.
Most stomach pain is nothing serious and usually goes away on it's own but if the stomach pain gets worse or persists longer than a few weeks or even a week you may want to see the doctor or go to the ER.
Or if you get a stabbing stomach pain that comes on suddenly you should go to the ER to get checked out just to be safe.
If your stomach pain won't go away you may have a stomach infection, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Stomach Cancer, digestive issues etc.
If the stomach pain won't go away within a few weeks you should see a doctor to rule out any other possible more serious conditions.
Signs that your stomach pain could be serious are the stomach or abdominal pain is severe and unrelenting, your stomach is tender to the touch, or if the pain extends to your back, you should immediately visit the closest emergency department.
Other signs that your stomach pain is serious include.
Constant or severe abdominal pain.
Pain associated with a high fever.
Changes in pain intensity or location, such as going from a dull ache to a sharp stab or starting in one area and radiating to another.
Most stomach infections do go away on their own.
If you have a stomach flu or other stomach infection that is not too serious then it will most often go away within a week or two.
If the stomach infection gets worse or does not go away within a few weeks then you should see a doctor.
The four types of abdominal pain are upper, lower, right-sided and left-sided abdominal pain.
Other common types of stomach pain include.
Sharp jabbing pain in the upper right abdomen.
Uncomfortable bloating.
Upper stomach pain or burning sensation.
Sharp pain in the lower right side of the abdomen.
General abdominal pain with diarrhea.
General abdominal pain with bloating.
When your stomach pain is gas the stomach pain will also be most often accompanied by other symptoms which include.
Belching. Belching during or after meals is normal, but people who belch frequently may be swallowing too much air and releasing it before the air enters the stomach.
Flatulence. Passing gas through the rectum is called flatulence.
Abdominal bloating.
Abdominal pain and discomfort.
Burping.
Passing gas.
Pain, cramps or a knotted feeling in your abdomen.
A feeling of fullness or pressure in your abdomen (bloating)
An observable increase in the size of your abdomen (distention)
Sharp gas pain can last for around 2 to 4 hours although in some cases the sharp gas pain may last as long as 8 hours.
If the sharp gas pain gets too severe or does not go away within 8 hours or so you may want to see a doctor just to be sure it's nothing else causing the sharp gas pain.
It's normal to experience some sharp gas pain once in awhile.
Everyone passes gas.
Although, some digestive conditions can cause excessive gas production, as can eating certain foods.
The excess gas may not pass easily through the digestive system, resulting in trapped gas.
While trapped gas may cause discomfort, it usually passes on its own after a few hours.
If you poop when you fart it can be that you haven't completely emptied your bowels when pooping.
Or you may also have hemorrhoids.
When you have hemorrhoids, the swelling in the veins of your rectum can prevent your anus from closing properly.
This then makes it easier for poop to escape your anus when you pass wind so you poop when you fart.
Constipation poop will most often be hard and look like tiny pebbles or tiny rocks.
It's possible that you can be constipated, yet still have bowel movements.
Constipation is typically defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week.
When you're constipated the constipation will feel like tightness in your abdomen, or a sharp, cramping pain deep in your gut.
The signs and symptoms of constipation include.
Passing fewer than three stools a week.
Having lumpy or hard stools.
Straining to have bowel movements.
Feeling as though there's a blockage in your rectum that prevents bowel movements.
Feeling as though you can't completely empty the stool from your rectum.
To completely empty your bowels.
Drink up to 8 glasses of fluid per day e.g. water, milk, soups and juices.
Limit caffeine drinks to 2 per day.
Eat food high in soluble fiber (pasta, rice, vegetables and fruit).
Limit foods high in insoluble fiber (bran and muesli).
Sharp Pain before a bowel movement is most often because of Proctalgia.
Proctalgia is pain due to a spasm of the pelvic floor muscles, the muscles of the anal sphincter, or the muscles of the rectum.
Inflammation, irritation, and obstruction in the colon can all cause pain, which a person will typically feel as abdominal pain. Possible causes of colon-related abdominal pain include constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and colorectal cancer.
Sudden severe abdominal pain, especially in the lower abdomen and on the left side, is common with colon spasms.
The pain can vary in its intensity with each spasm.
Gas or bloating.
These signs may occur any time of the day, regardless of diet.
IBS, particularly IBS-C, can lead to hemorrhoids and anal fissures, which can cause pain and bleeding of the anus and rectum.
Is it normal for your stomach to hurt before you poop?
In most cases, it's caused by gas buildup in the abdomen or from the need to have a bowel movement.
Mild or moderate abdominal pain and constipation together isn't usually cause for concern.
Painful bowel movements have many potential causes.
Some causes of painful bowel movements including constipation, diarrhea, and hemorrhoids are treatable at home.
However, other causes may require medical attention.
People who find blood in their stools or feel severe pain during bowel movements should see a doctor for advice and treatment.
A persistent change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool.
Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool.
Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain.
A feeling that your bowel doesn't empty completely.