Epistemis

Abdominal pain

Specialty: Gastrointestinal.

  • abdominalgia
  • belly pain
  • gut pain

Why it occurs

  • Gastroenteritis
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  • Biliary/renal colic
  • Peptic ulcer
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Initial workup

Exploration by quadrants; blood count, biochemistry, urine; ultrasound/CT as suspected.

red flags

Squat abdomen, sudden intense pain, bleeding or instability → acute surgical abdomen.

Standard management

  • Analgesia (paracetamol/metamizole) — pain control
  • Spasmolytics — colic pain
  • IBP — suspected peptic origin

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousDistention with constipation
Area
Gastrointestinal
Listed causes
6
Treatment options
3
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