Warnings for juniper berry: Juniper can overstimulate the kidneys, so do not use it when they are inflamed or infected. Inflamed or infected kidneys can be very serious, so be sure to seek a doctorâs advice.
Common referral areas are the chest, pelvis or legs. Some people with IBS have sudden attacks of abdominal pain that can be so severe that they visit a doctor immediately or go to the emergency room. IBS is a common cause of brief hospital admissions for observation and evaluation of abdominal pain.
Re: Can IBS cause upper stomach pain. I've had IBS-D for the last 24 years and I'm 29 years old. Upper stomach pain, right under the ribcage, is exactly where I have my pain. I have been tested for every other stomach condition under the sun, from ulcers to crohn's, and everything has always turned out negative.