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Pain in the digestive system is an indicator of the type of illness present. Any extreme, acute abdominal pain necessitates immediate medical supervision. Less acute pain will often accompany digestive disorders. Colic and griping pains are due to intense muscle spasms in the gut, and usually indicate an attempt to remove a blockage that could be caused by wind or faecal matter, or perhaps a muscle spasm of nervous origin. Flatulent colic will be relieved by the carminative herbs but all causes must be treated to clear the pain. Useful antispasmodics in this case are Caraway, Ginger, Valerian and Wild Yam. Pain from stomach ulcers and similar problems can be eased by using demulcents such as Marshmallow or Comfrey. Of course, the roots of the problem must be treated in all cases where pain is a symptom.