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SYMPTOMS >> ABDOMINAL PAIN

Abdominal pain causes a range of conditions, from life-threatening to less-serious situations.

When you have acute abdominal pain, you should seek medical advice right away; rapid diagnosis is called for and in some instances, you may need a surgery. Acute abdominal pains include ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), perforated viscus, mesenteric ischemia, intestinal obstruction, appendicitis, acute gastroenteritis severe acute pancreatitis and ruptured ectopic pregnancy.

Many intra-abdominal disorders cause abdominal pain; some pains are trivial but some are dangerous and require immediate medical attention. Seek medical advice. Several extra-abdominal disorders also cause abdominal pain.

Accompanying symptoms such as gastroesophageal reflux, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, jaundice, melena, hematuria, hematemesis, weight loss, and mucus or blood in the stool help direct subsequent evaluation.

Always ask a doctor whenever you have severe abdominal pain. Some conditions need to be diagnosed regularly and keeping your doctor informed helps him take better decisions.

Call your online doctor and seek his advice on abdominal pains.