Abdominal Pain

Most of the abdominal pains are due to surgical causes.Abdominal pain can be generalized abdominal pain or can occur in specialized regions of the abdomen.
If the abdominal pain is severe in nature and generalized,last for more than half hour duration it could be a surgical problem needing an operation.If so avoid eating or drinking and go to nearest hospital for further management.

Lets see some special types of abdominal pains.

Acute Appendicitis

In acute appendicitis pain mainly occurs in right side ( right iliac fossa) It may start as a central pain around umbilicus which localizes in to the right side. Generally the patient has mild fever, nausea and vomiting as well. In a such a case you have to keep fasting and come to the nearest hospital.

In gastritis, the pain is mainly upper abdominal associated with nausea and regurgitation, belching and burning pain in the chest.

In urinary stones, the pain is colicky and radiates from loin to groin regions. Patient may have urinary symptoms like burning sensation while passing urine , blood in the urine and back pain. Patient needs X-rays and urine test.

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