Why is my stomach so hard when I press it?

The symptom of a hard stomach when pressed is a very common phenomenon. Many people have had this experience. When many people find themselves in this situation, they are often very worried, fearing that it is caused by a serious illness. In general, if the stomach feels hard when pressed, it is best to go to the hospital for relevant examinations and then receive targeted treatment. The following is a detailed introduction to what causes a hard stomach when pressed.

What's wrong with my stomach being hard when pressed?

If your stomach feels hard when you press it, it may be related to constipation. If you are worried, it is best to go to the gastroenterology department of the hospital for relevant examinations, clarify the cause, and then take effective treatment measures. Pay attention to your daily diet and avoid spicy, irritating, hard and rough foods.

What to do if you are often constipated?

The main symptoms of constipation are decreased frequency of bowel movements and longer intervals between bowel movements, or normal bowel movements with dry stool that is difficult to pass, or fluid stool that is difficult to pass. It may be accompanied by abdominal distension, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, warm stomach nausea, bloody stools, etc. Often, a fecal mass or cramping intestinal mass can be palpated in the left lower abdomen.

1. Change bad habits that cause constipation. Such as liking to eat fried or puffed foods, lack of exercise, wearing body-shaping clothes or waist belts, staying up late for a long time, and having irregular work and rest schedules.

2. Prevention through diet. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Vegetables that can be chosen include celery, leek, cabbage, rapeseed and other vegetables with high fiber content. Eating 5-10 grams of konjac daily can also have certain effects. Eat an apple on an empty stomach in the morning and evening.

3. Drink more water, 2000-3000 ml of water every day, and do not drink strong tea or coffee. Drink a cup of salt water on an empty stomach every morning or make tea with honey instead.

4. Engage in appropriate physical exercise. For example, lying on your back and curling your legs, doing squats, riding a bicycle, etc. can promote gastrointestinal motility and help promote bowel movements. It is especially meaningful for elderly patients with constipation.

5. Live a regular life and develop good bowel habits, including regular bowel movements. Do not exert excessive force or take too long to defecate, so as not to cause or aggravate pelvic floor lesions. Do not often suppress the urge to defecate, which may cause dry stools and nerve reflex disorders.

6. Abdominal massage. You can do abdominal massage in the morning or before going to bed, with the navel as the center, massaging the abdomen from the right lower abdomen - right upper abdomen - left upper abdomen - left lower abdomen, 2-3 times a day.

7. Treat the underlying diseases that cause constipation, such as hypothyroidism.

8. Keep a good mood and don’t pay too much attention to tension and constipation.

9. If lifestyle improvements are not significant, medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor.