Overview of Abdominal Pain

Abdominal pain is a discomfort or pain felt anywhere in the abdomen between the chest and pelvis. The abdominal pain is commonly categorized as acute or chronic based on the duration or occurrence of the pain. Short occurring pain is termed as acute while pain that has been persisting for a long duration of time is referred to as chronic pain.¹

Abdominal pain may arise due to a wide variety of causes. In most of the instances the abdominal pain may not be a serious issue of concern. However, you need immediate medical attention if: you have severe abdominal pain, the pain keeps recurring or if you have constant, mild to moderate pain over several days or weeks. Signs and symptoms such as inflammation, bloody diarrhea or chest pain associated with abdominal pain may indicate some underlying abnormality that needs to be verified.¹¹ Abdominal pain is more common among women when compared to men.²  

Causes of Abdominal Pain

Causes of Abdominal pain

Identifying or pointing at a particular factor as the causative factor is impossible in case of abdominal pain. It may arise due to a wide variety of reasons. It can however be said that abdominal pain commonly indicates the involvement 
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Diagnosis of Abdominal Pain

Diagnosis of Abdominal pain

The diagnosis of abdominal pain is based on the comprehensive review of the signs and symptoms noted history of the condition, physical examination and laboratory investigations. Based on the signs and symptoms noted the  
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Treatment of Abdominal Pain

Treatment of Abdominal pain

The treatment of stomach pain is mainly based on its underlying causes. Appropriate emergency measures are taken in case of severe pain or life-threatening conditions. Home care for mild to moderate types of abdominal 
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Home remedies for abdominal pain

Prevention for Abdominal Pain

Prevention of Abdominal pain

Abdominal pain that results from faulty diet habits can be rectified by following a proper diet and avoiding fatty or greasy foods. Meal should be well balanced with high fibers. Avoid consuming large meals instead have small meals  
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Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: June 19,  2011