4. Abdominal Pain
Since intestinal infections directly affect the digestive tract, it’s very common for people to have abdominal pain when they have this type of infection. The pain can be mild or severe and it can come and go or be constant. Some people report the pain as cramping, others notice it as a stabbing, sharp pain, and some people experience a constant pain. The pain can also occur when a person eats something.
Resting and drinking plenty of water can help with the abdominal pain as can some medications. If the abdominal pain becomes too severe, doctors may choose to do X-rays to make sure there is not a more serious problem going on. This can also help them determine the severity of the infection and the exact location. The infection can be treated with antibiotics and medications can be given to help reduce the pain until the infection has been cleared up.