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Abdominal pain

 

Abdominal pain is pain occurring in the abdomen, and may be either acute or chronic. As a symptom, it may be caused by a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions. Although abdominal pain may be benign, it at times also points to serious conditions needing medical treatment.

Causes:

Abdominal pain can be caused by numerous conditions. Read the following for several.

  • Abdominal angina
  • Appendicitis
  • Black widow spider bite
  • Bladder infection
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's disease
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis
  • Diverticulitis
  • Embolism
  • Endometriosis
  • Esophagitis
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Hepatitis
  • Hernia
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Kidney stone
  • Lead poisoning
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Ovarian cyst
  • Pancreatitis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Sickle-cell disease
  • Tumor
  • Vasculitis


Types:

  • Abdominal vascular disturbance
  • Inflammation of parietal peritoneum
  • Obstruction of a hollow viscus
  • Referred pain


Diagnosis

Diagnosis of abdominal pain is made by a doctor or medical professional, and is focused on the cause of the symptom. Blood and urine tests, colonoscopy, CT scan, electrocardiograph, endoscopy, ultrasound, and x-ray may all be used.

Treatment

Treatment for abdominal pain depends upon the diagnosis and the underlying cause of the pain.

See also:

  • Acute abdomen
  • Bowelgina
  • Chronic functional abdominal pain (CFAP)
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)


Synonyms and other key terms:

  • Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP)

 

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