Abdominal Pain: Sensation of discomfort, distress, or agony in the abdominal region.Pain: An unpleasant sensation induced by noxious stimuli which are detected by NERVE ENDINGS of NOCICEPTIVE NEURONS.Chronic Pain: Aching sensation that persists for more than a few months. It may or may not be associated with trauma or disease, and may persist after the initial injury has healed. Its localization, character, and timing are more vague than with acute pain.Pain Management: A form of therapy that employs a coordinated and interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those experiencing pain.Abdomen, Acute: A clinical syndrome with acute abdominal pain that is severe, localized, and rapid in onset. Acute abdomen may be caused by a variety of disorders, injuries, or diseases.Pain Threshold: Amount of stimulation required before the sensation of pain is experienced.Pain, Postoperative: Pain during the period after surgery.Pain Measurement: Scales, questionnaires, tests, and other methods used to assess pain severity and duration in patients or experimental animals to aid in diagnosis, therapy, and physiological studies.Back Pain: Acute or chronic pain located in the posterior regions of the THORAX; LUMBOSACRAL REGION; or the adjacent regions.Pain, Intractable: Persistent pain that is refractory to some or all forms of treatment.Low Back Pain: Acute or chronic pain in the lumbar or sacral regions, which may be associated with musculo-ligamentous SPRAINS AND STRAINS; INTERVERTEBRAL DISK DISPLACEMENT; and other conditions.Neck Pain: Discomfort or more intense forms of pain that are localized to the cervical region. This term generally refers to pain in the posterior or lateral regions of the neck.Pelvic Pain: Pain in the pelvic region of genital and non-genital origin and of organic or psychogenic etiology. Frequent causes of pain are distension or contraction of hollow viscera, rapid stretching of the capsule of a solid organ, chemical irritation, tissue ischemia, and neuritis secondary to inflammatory, neoplastic, or fibrotic processes in adjacent organs. (Kase, Weingold & Gershenson: Principles and Practice of Clinical Gynecology, 2d ed, pp479-508)Acute Pain: Intensely discomforting, distressful, or agonizing sensation associated with trauma or disease, with well-defined location, character, and timing.Pain Perception: The process by which PAIN is recognized and interpreted by the brain.Appendicitis: Acute inflammation of the APPENDIX. Acute appendicitis is classified as simple, gangrenous, or perforated.Facial Pain: Pain in the facial region including orofacial pain and craniofacial pain. Associated conditions include local inflammatory and neoplastic disorders and neuralgic syndromes involving the trigeminal, facial, and glossopharyngeal nerves. Conditions which feature recurrent or persistent facial pain as the primary manifestation of disease are referred to as FACIAL PAIN SYNDROMES.Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A disorder with chronic or recurrent colonic symptoms without a clearcut etiology. This condition is characterized by chronic or recurrent ABDOMINAL PAIN, bloating, MUCUS in FECES, and an erratic disturbance of DEFECATION.Pain, Referred: A type of pain that is perceived in an area away from the site where the pain arises, such as facial pain caused by lesion of the VAGUS NERVE, or throat problem generating referred pain in the ear.Gastrointestinal Diseases: Diseases in any segment of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT from ESOPHAGUS to RECTUM.Constipation: Infrequent or difficult evacuation of FECES. These symptoms are associated with a variety of causes, including low DIETARY FIBER intake, emotional or nervous disturbances, systemic and structural disorders, drug-induced aggravation, and infections.Ileal Diseases: Pathological development in the ILEUM including the ILEOCECAL VALVE.Shoulder Pain: Unilateral or bilateral pain of the shoulder. It is often caused by physical activities such as work or sports participation, but may also be pathologic in origin.Torsion Abnormality: An abnormal twisting or rotation of a bodily part or member on its axis.Abdomen: That portion of the body that lies between the THORAX and the PELVIS.Musculoskeletal Pain: Discomfort stemming from muscles, LIGAMENTS, tendons, and bones.Tomography, X-Ray Computed: Tomography using x-ray transmission and a computer algorithm to reconstruct the image.Colonic Diseases, Functional: Chronic or recurrent colonic disorders without an identifiable structural or biochemical explanation. The widely recognized IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME falls into this category.Treatment Outcome: Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series.Intestinal Obstruction: Any impairment, arrest, or reversal of the normal flow of INTESTINAL CONTENTS toward the ANAL CANAL.Chronic Disease: Diseases which have one or more of the following characteristics: they are permanent, leave residual disability, are caused by nonreversible pathological alteration, require special training of the patient for rehabilitation, or may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation, or care. (Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed)Radiography, Abdominal: Radiographic visualization of the body between the thorax and the pelvis, i.e., within the peritoneal cavity.Colitis, Ischemic: Inflammation of the COLON due to colonic ISCHEMIA resulting from alterations in systemic circulation or local vasculature.Pancreatitis: INFLAMMATION of the PANCREAS. Pancreatitis is classified as acute unless there are computed tomographic or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographic findings of CHRONIC PANCREATITIS (International Symposium on Acute Pancreatitis, Atlanta, 1992). The two most common forms of acute pancreatitis are ALCOHOLIC PANCREATITIS and gallstone pancreatitis.Visceral Pain: Pain originating from internal organs (VISCERA) associated with autonomic phenomena (PALLOR; SWEATING; NAUSEA; and VOMITING). It often becomes a REFERRED PAIN.Analgesics: Compounds capable of relieving pain without the loss of CONSCIOUSNESS.Intestinal Perforation: Opening or penetration through the wall of the INTESTINES.Cecal Diseases: Pathological developments in the CECUM.Intussusception: A form of intestinal obstruction caused by the PROLAPSE of a part of the intestine into the adjoining intestinal lumen. There are four types: colic, involving segments of the LARGE INTESTINE; enteric, involving only the SMALL INTESTINE; ileocecal, in which the ILEOCECAL VALVE prolapses into the CECUM, drawing the ILEUM along with it; and ileocolic, in which the ileum prolapses through the ileocecal valve into the COLON.Jejunal Diseases: Pathological development in the JEJUNUM region of the SMALL INTESTINE.Colonic Diseases: Pathological processes in the COLON region of the large intestine (INTESTINE, LARGE).Rupture, Spontaneous: Tear or break of an organ, vessel or other soft part of the body, occurring in the absence of external force.Nociceptive Pain: Dull or sharp aching pain caused by stimulated NOCICEPTORS due to tissue injury, inflammation or diseases. It can be divided into somatic or tissue pain and VISCERAL PAIN.Neuralgia: Intense or aching pain that occurs along the course or distribution of a peripheral or cranial nerve.Laparotomy: Incision into the side of the abdomen between the ribs and pelvis.Pancreatitis, Chronic: INFLAMMATION of the PANCREAS that is characterized by recurring or persistent ABDOMINAL PAIN with or without STEATORRHEA or DIABETES MELLITUS. It is characterized by the irregular destruction of the pancreatic parenchyma which may be focal, segmental, or diffuse.Acute Disease: Disease having a short and relatively severe course.Analgesics, Opioid: Compounds with activity like OPIATE ALKALOIDS, acting at OPIOID RECEPTORS. Properties include induction of ANALGESIA or NARCOSIS.Flatulence: Production or presence of gas in the gastrointestinal tract which may be expelled through the anus.Appendectomy: Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix. (Dorland, 28th ed)Diarrhea: An increased liquidity or decreased consistency of FECES, such as running stool. Fecal consistency is related to the ratio of water-holding capacity of insoluble solids to total water, rather than the amount of water present. Diarrhea is not hyperdefecation or increased fecal weight.Hemoperitoneum: Accumulations of blood in the PERITONEAL CAVITY due to internal HEMORRHAGE.Retrospective Studies: Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons.Endoscopy, Digestive System: Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the digestive tract.Prospective Studies: Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group.Appendix: A worm-like blind tube extension from the CECUM.Vomiting: The forcible expulsion of the contents of the STOMACH through the MOUTH.Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion: Obstruction of the flow in the SPLANCHNIC CIRCULATION by ATHEROSCLEROSIS; EMBOLISM; THROMBOSIS; STENOSIS; TRAUMA; and compression or intrinsic pressure from adjacent tumors. Rare causes are drugs, intestinal parasites, and vascular immunoinflammatory diseases such as PERIARTERITIS NODOSA and THROMBOANGIITIS OBLITERANS. (From Juergens et al., Peripheral Vascular Diseases, 5th ed, pp295-6)Colic: A clinical syndrome with intermittent abdominal pain characterized by sudden onset and cessation that is commonly seen in infants. It is usually associated with obstruction of the INTESTINES; of the CYSTIC DUCT; or of the URINARY TRACT.Hyperalgesia: An increased sensation of pain or discomfort produced by mimimally noxious stimuli due to damage to soft tissue containing NOCICEPTORS or injury to a peripheral nerve.Diverticulitis: Inflammation of a DIVERTICULUM or diverticula.Laparoscopy: A procedure in which a laparoscope (LAPAROSCOPES) is inserted through a small incision near the navel to examine the abdominal and pelvic organs in the PERITONEAL CAVITY. If appropriate, biopsy or surgery can be performed during laparoscopy.Cholecystitis: Inflammation of the GALLBLADDER; generally caused by impairment of BILE flow, GALLSTONES in the BILIARY TRACT, infections, or other diseases.Recurrence: The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission.Defecation: The normal process of elimination of fecal material from the RECTUM.Questionnaires: Predetermined sets of questions used to collect data - clinical data, social status, occupational group, etc. The term is often applied to a self-completed survey instrument.Follow-Up Studies: Studies in which individuals or populations are followed to assess the outcome of exposures, procedures, or effects of a characteristic, e.g., occurrence of disease.Diagnostic Errors: Incorrect diagnoses after clinical examination or technical diagnostic procedures.Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal: Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the gastrointestinal tract.Colonoscopy: Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the luminal surface of the colon.Peritonitis, Tuberculous: A form of PERITONITIS seen in patients with TUBERCULOSIS, characterized by lesion either as a miliary form or as a pelvic mass on the peritoneal surfaces. Most patients have ASCITES, abdominal swelling, ABDOMINAL PAIN, and other systemic symptoms such as FEVER; WEIGHT LOSS; and ANEMIA.Fatal Outcome: Death resulting from the presence of a disease in an individual, as shown by a single case report or a limited number of patients. This should be differentiated from DEATH, the physiological cessation of life and from MORTALITY, an epidemiological or statistical concept.Mesenteric Lymphadenitis: INFLAMMATION of LYMPH NODES in the MESENTERY.Double-Blind Method: A method of studying a drug or procedure in which both the subjects and investigators are kept unaware of who is actually getting which specific treatment.Duodenal Diseases: Pathological conditions in the DUODENUM region of the small intestine (INTESTINE, SMALL).Myofascial Pain Syndromes: Muscular pain in numerous body regions that can be reproduced by pressure on TRIGGER POINTS, localized hardenings in skeletal muscle tissue. Pain is referred to a location distant from the trigger points. A prime example is the TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME.Severity of Illness Index: Levels within a diagnostic group which are established by various measurement criteria applied to the seriousness of a patient's disorder.Arthralgia: Pain in the joint.Intestinal Diseases: Pathological processes in any segment of the INTESTINE from DUODENUM to RECTUM.Hymen: A thin fold of MUCOUS MEMBRANE situated at the orifice of the vagina.Complex Regional Pain Syndromes: Conditions characterized by pain involving an extremity or other body region, HYPERESTHESIA, and localized autonomic dysfunction following injury to soft tissue or nerve. The pain is usually associated with ERYTHEMA; SKIN TEMPERATURE changes, abnormal sudomotor activity (i.e., changes in sweating due to altered sympathetic innervation) or edema. The degree of pain and other manifestations is out of proportion to that expected from the inciting event. Two subtypes of this condition have been described: type I; (REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY) and type II; (CAUSALGIA). (From Pain 1995 Oct;63(1):127-33)Hematocolpos: A blood-filled VAGINA that is obstructed.Mesenteric Artery, Superior: A large vessel supplying the whole length of the small intestine except the superior part of the duodenum. It also supplies the cecum and the ascending part of the colon and about half the transverse part of the colon. It arises from the anterior surface of the aorta below the celiac artery at the level of the first lumbar vertebra.Headache: The symptom of PAIN in the cranial region. It may be an isolated benign occurrence or manifestation of a wide variety of HEADACHE DISORDERS.Flank Pain: Pain emanating from below the RIBS and above the ILIUM.Peritoneal Diseases: Pathological processes involving the PERITONEUM.Purpura, Schoenlein-Henoch: A systemic non-thrombocytopenic purpura caused by HYPERSENSITIVITY VASCULITIS and deposition of IGA-containing IMMUNE COMPLEXES within the blood vessels throughout the body, including those in the kidney (KIDNEY GLOMERULUS). Clinical symptoms include URTICARIA; ERYTHEMA; ARTHRITIS; GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE; and renal involvement. Most cases are seen in children after acute upper respiratory infections.Time Factors: Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.Visceral Afferents: The sensory fibers innervating the viscera.Gastrointestinal Agents: Drugs used for their effects on the gastrointestinal system, as to control gastric acidity, regulate gastrointestinal motility and water flow, and improve digestion.Celiac Artery: The arterial trunk that arises from the abdominal aorta and after a short course divides into the left gastric, common hepatic and splenic arteries.Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde: Fiberoptic endoscopy designed for duodenal observation and cannulation of VATER'S AMPULLA, in order to visualize the pancreatic and biliary duct system by retrograde injection of contrast media. Endoscopic (Vater) papillotomy (SPHINCTEROTOMY, ENDOSCOPIC) may be performed during this procedure.Enteritis: Inflammation of any segment of the SMALL INTESTINE.Analgesia: Methods of PAIN relief that may be used with or in place of ANALGESICS.Splenic DiseasesNausea: An unpleasant sensation in the stomach usually accompanied by the urge to vomit. Common causes are early pregnancy, sea and motion sickness, emotional stress, intense pain, food poisoning, and various enteroviruses.Abdominal Abscess: An abscess located in the abdominal cavity, i.e., the cavity between the diaphragm above and the pelvis below. (From Dorland, 27th ed)Labor Pain: Pain associated with OBSTETRIC LABOR in CHILDBIRTH. It is caused primarily by UTERINE CONTRACTION as well as pressure on the CERVIX; BLADDER; and the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. Labor pain mostly occurs in the ABDOMEN; the GROIN; and the BACK.Splenic Infarction: Insufficiency of arterial or venous blood supply to the spleen due to emboli, thrombi, vascular torsion, or pressure that produces a macroscopic area of necrosis. (From Stedman, 25th ed)Hernia: Protrusion of tissue, structure, or part of an organ through the bone, muscular tissue, or the membrane by which it is normally contained. Hernia may involve tissues such as the ABDOMINAL WALL or the respiratory DIAPHRAGM. Hernias may be internal, external, congenital, or acquired.Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage: Bleeding in any segment of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT from ESOPHAGUS to RECTUM.Wandering Spleen: A congenital or acquired condition in which the SPLEEN is not in its normal anatomical position but moves about in the ABDOMEN. This is due to laxity or absence of suspensory ligaments which normally provide peritoneal attachments to keep the SPLEEN in a fixed position. Clinical symptoms include ABDOMINAL PAIN, splenic torsion and ISCHEMIA.Cholecystectomy: Surgical removal of the GALLBLADDER.Dyspepsia: Impaired digestion, especially after eating.Ileocecal Valve: The valve, at the junction of the CECUM with the COLON, that guards the opening where the ILEUM enters the LARGE INTESTINE.Fecal Impaction: Formation of a firm impassable mass of stool in the RECTUM or distal COLON.Colon, Sigmoid: A segment of the COLON between the RECTUM and the descending colon.Physical Examination: Systematic and thorough inspection of the patient for physical signs of disease or abnormality.Ileal Neoplasms: Tumors or cancer in the ILEUM region of the small intestine (INTESTINE, SMALL).Cysts: Any fluid-filled closed cavity or sac that is lined by an EPITHELIUM. Cysts can be of normal, abnormal, non-neoplastic, or neoplastic tissues.Liver Abscess: Solitary or multiple collections of PUS within the liver as a result of infection by bacteria, protozoa, or other agents.Gastroparesis: Chronic delayed gastric emptying. Gastroparesis may be caused by motor dysfunction or paralysis of STOMACH muscles or may be associated with other systemic diseases such as DIABETES MELLITUS.Urachal Cyst: Cyst occurring in a persistent portion of the urachus, presenting as an extraperitoneal mass in the umbilical region. It is characterized by abdominal pain, and fever if infected. It may rupture, leading to peritonitis, or it may drain through the umbilicus.Ulcer: A lesion on the surface of the skin or a mucous surface, produced by the sloughing of inflammatory necrotic tissue.Jejunal Neoplasms: Tumors or cancer in the JEJUNUM region of the small intestine (INTESTINE, SMALL).Familial Mediterranean Fever: A group of HEREDITARY AUTOINFLAMMATION DISEASES, characterized by recurrent fever, abdominal pain, headache, rash, PLEURISY; and ARTHRITIS. ORCHITIS; benign MENINGITIS; and AMYLOIDOSIS may also occur. Homozygous or compound heterozygous mutations in marenostrin gene result in autosomal recessive transmission; simple heterozygous, autosomal dominant form of the disease.Prevalence: The total number of cases of a given disease in a specified population at a designated time. It is differentiated from INCIDENCE, which refers to the number of new cases in the population at a given time.Nociceptors: Peripheral AFFERENT NEURONS which are sensitive to injuries or pain, usually caused by extreme thermal exposures, mechanical forces, or other noxious stimuli. Their cell bodies reside in the DORSAL ROOT GANGLIA. Their peripheral terminals (NERVE ENDINGS) innervate target tissues and transduce noxious stimuli via axons to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.Gastric Dilatation: Abnormal distention of the STOMACH due to accumulation of gastric contents that may reach 10 to 15 liters. Gastric dilatation may be the result of GASTRIC OUTLET OBSTRUCTION; ILEUS; GASTROPARESIS; or denervation.Sigmoid Diseases: Pathological processes in the SIGMOID COLON region of the large intestine (INTESTINE, LARGE).Intestine, Small: The portion of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT between the PYLORUS of the STOMACH and the ILEOCECAL VALVE of the LARGE INTESTINE. It is divisible into three portions: the DUODENUM, the JEJUNUM, and the ILEUM.Splenic RuptureDuodenoscopy: Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the luminal surface of the duodenum.Pancreatic Diseases: Pathological processes of the PANCREAS.Intestinal Volvulus: A twisting in the intestine (INTESTINES) that can cause INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION.Bezoars: Concretions of swallowed hair, fruit or vegetable fibers, or similar substances found in the alimentary canal.Dilatation: The act of dilating.Celiac Plexus: A complex network of nerve fibers including sympathetic and parasympathetic efferents and visceral afferents. The celiac plexus is the largest of the autonomic plexuses and is located in the abdomen surrounding the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries.Quality of Life: A generic concept reflecting concern with the modification and enhancement of life attributes, e.g., physical, political, moral and social environment; the overall condition of a human life.Pregnancy, Ectopic: A potentially life-threatening condition in which EMBRYO IMPLANTATION occurs outside the cavity of the UTERUS. Most ectopic pregnancies (>96%) occur in the FALLOPIAN TUBES, known as TUBAL PREGNANCY. They can be in other locations, such as UTERINE CERVIX; OVARY; and abdominal cavity (PREGNANCY, ABDOMINAL).Common Bile Duct Diseases: Diseases of the COMMON BILE DUCT including the AMPULLA OF VATER and the SPHINCTER OF ODDI.Mesenteric Veins: Veins which return blood from the intestines; the inferior mesenteric vein empties into the splenic vein, the superior mesenteric vein joins the splenic vein to form the portal vein.Cathartics: Agents that are used to stimulate evacuation of the bowels.Psychophysiologic Disorders: A group of disorders characterized by physical symptoms that are affected by emotional factors and involve a single organ system, usually under AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM control. (American Psychiatric Glossary, 1988)Lipoma: A benign tumor composed of fat cells (ADIPOCYTES). It can be surrounded by a thin layer of connective tissue (encapsulated), or diffuse without the capsule.Digestive System Surgical Procedures: Surgery performed on the digestive system or its parts.Peritonitis: INFLAMMATION of the PERITONEUM lining the ABDOMINAL CAVITY as the result of infectious, autoimmune, or chemical processes. Primary peritonitis is due to infection of the PERITONEAL CAVITY via hematogenous or lymphatic spread and without intra-abdominal source. Secondary peritonitis arises from the ABDOMINAL CAVITY itself through RUPTURE or ABSCESS of intra-abdominal organs.Cholangiopancreatography, Magnetic Resonance: Non-invasive diagnostic technique for visualizing the PANCREATIC DUCTS and BILE DUCTS without the use of injected CONTRAST MEDIA or x-ray. MRI scans provide excellent sensitivity for duct dilatation, biliary stricture, and intraductal abnormalities.Duodenum: The shortest and widest portion of the SMALL INTESTINE adjacent to the PYLORUS of the STOMACH. It is named for having the length equal to about the width of 12 fingers.Pneumoperitoneum: A condition with trapped gas or air in the PERITONEAL CAVITY, usually secondary to perforation of the internal organs such as the LUNG and the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, or to recent surgery. Pneumoperitoneum may be purposely introduced to aid radiological examination.Splenectomy: Surgical procedure involving either partial or entire removal of the spleen.Dysmenorrhea: Painful menstruation.Morphine: The principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle.Risk Factors: An aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, environmental exposure, or inborn or inherited characteristic, which, on the basis of epidemiologic evidence, is known to be associated with a health-related condition considered important to prevent.Foreign Bodies: Inanimate objects that become enclosed in the body.Calculi: An abnormal concretion occurring mostly in the urinary and biliary tracts, usually composed of mineral salts. Also called stones.Barium Sulfate: A compound used as an x-ray contrast medium that occurs in nature as the mineral barite. It is also used in various manufacturing applications and mixed into heavy concrete to serve as a radiation shield.Hematometra: Blood-filled UTERUS.Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis: A condition characterized by the presence of multiple gas-filled cysts in the intestinal wall, the submucosa and/or subserosa of the INTESTINE. The majority of the cysts are found in the JEJUNUM and the ILEUM.Mesentery: A layer of the peritoneum which attaches the abdominal viscera to the ABDOMINAL WALL and conveys their blood vessels and nerves.Fibromyalgia: A common nonarticular rheumatic syndrome characterized by myalgia and multiple points of focal muscle tenderness to palpation (trigger points). Muscle pain is typically aggravated by inactivity or exposure to cold. This condition is often associated with general symptoms, such as sleep disturbances, fatigue, stiffness, HEADACHES, and occasionally DEPRESSION. There is significant overlap between fibromyalgia and the chronic fatigue syndrome (FATIGUE SYNDROME, CHRONIC). Fibromyalgia may arise as a primary or secondary disease process. It is most frequent in females aged 20 to 50 years. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1494-95)Anesthetics, Local: Drugs that block nerve conduction when applied locally to nerve tissue in appropriate concentrations. They act on any part of the nervous system and on every type of nerve fiber. In contact with a nerve trunk, these anesthetics can cause both sensory and motor paralysis in the innervated area. Their action is completely reversible. (From Gilman AG, et. al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 8th ed) Nearly all local anesthetics act by reducing the tendency of voltage-dependent sodium channels to activate.Pancreatitis, Acute Necrotizing: A severe form of acute INFLAMMATION of the PANCREAS characterized by one or more areas of NECROSIS in the pancreas with varying degree of involvement of the surrounding tissues or organ systems. Massive pancreatic necrosis may lead to DIABETES MELLITUS, and malabsorption.Syndrome: A characteristic symptom complex.Stomach Volvulus: Twisting of the STOMACH that may result in gastric ISCHEMIA and GASTRIC OUTLET OBSTRUCTION. It is often associated with DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA.Anxiety: Feeling or emotion of dread, apprehension, and impending disaster but not disabling as with ANXIETY DISORDERS.Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal: TUBERCULOSIS that involves any region of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, mostly in the distal ILEUM and the CECUM. In most cases, MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS is the pathogen. Clinical features include ABDOMINAL PAIN; FEVER; and palpable mass in the ileocecal area.Feces: Excrement from the INTESTINES, containing unabsorbed solids, waste products, secretions, and BACTERIA of the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM.Abdominal NeoplasmsPancreatic Neoplasms: Tumors or cancer of the PANCREAS. Depending on the types of ISLET CELLS present in the tumors, various hormones can be secreted: GLUCAGON from PANCREATIC ALPHA CELLS; INSULIN from PANCREATIC BETA CELLS; and SOMATOSTATIN from the SOMATOSTATIN-SECRETING CELLS. Most are malignant except the insulin-producing tumors (INSULINOMA).Disability Evaluation: Determination of the degree of a physical, mental, or emotional handicap. The diagnosis is applied to legal qualification for benefits and income under disability insurance and to eligibility for Social Security and workmen's compensation benefits.Anisakiasis: Infection with roundworms of the genus ANISAKIS. Human infection results from the consumption of fish harboring roundworm larvae. The worms may cause acute NAUSEA; VOMITING; or penetrate into the wall of the DIGESTIVE TRACT where they give rise to EOSINOPHILIC GRANULOMA in the STOMACH; INTESTINES; or the OMENTUM.Emergency Service, Hospital: Hospital department responsible for the administration and provision of immediate medical or surgical care to the emergency patient.Biopsy: Removal and pathologic examination of specimens in the form of small pieces of tissue from the living body.Catastrophization: Cognitive and emotional processes encompassing magnification of pain-related stimuli, feelings of helplessness, and a generally pessimistic orientation.Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Non-invasive method of demonstrating internal anatomy based on the principle that atomic nuclei in a strong magnetic field absorb pulses of radiofrequency energy and emit them as radiowaves which can be reconstructed into computerized images. The concept includes proton spin tomographic techniques.Melena: The black, tarry, foul-smelling FECES that contain degraded blood.Ascites: Accumulation or retention of free fluid within the peritoneal cavity.Diverticulum: A pouch or sac developed from a tubular or saccular organ, such as the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.Hematoma: A collection of blood outside the BLOOD VESSELS. Hematoma can be localized in an organ, space, or tissue.Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal: Anti-inflammatory agents that are non-steroidal in nature. In addition to anti-inflammatory actions, they have analgesic, antipyretic, and platelet-inhibitory actions.They act by blocking the synthesis of prostaglandins by inhibiting cyclooxygenase, which converts arachidonic acid to cyclic endoperoxides, precursors of prostaglandins. Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis accounts for their analgesic, antipyretic, and platelet-inhibitory actions; other mechanisms may contribute to their anti-inflammatory effects.Lactose Intolerance: The condition resulting from the absence or deficiency of LACTASE in the MUCOSA cells of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, and the inability to break down LACTOSE in milk for ABSORPTION. Bacterial fermentation of the unabsorbed lactose leads to symptoms that range from a mild indigestion (DYSPEPSIA) to severe DIARRHEA. Lactose intolerance may be an inborn error or acquired.Emergencies: Situations or conditions requiring immediate intervention to avoid serious adverse results.Butylscopolammonium Bromide: Antimuscarinic quaternary ammonium derivative of scopolamine used to treat cramps in gastrointestinal, urinary, uterine, and biliary tracts, and to facilitate radiologic visualization of the gastrointestinal tract.Simethicone: A poly(dimethylsiloxane) which is a polymer of 200-350 units of dimethylsiloxane, along with added silica gel. It is used as an antiflatulent, surfactant, and ointment base.Rectum: The distal segment of the LARGE INTESTINE, between the SIGMOID COLON and the ANAL CANAL.Predictive Value of Tests: In screening and diagnostic tests, the probability that a person with a positive test is a true positive (i.e., has the disease), is referred to as the predictive value of a positive test; whereas, the predictive value of a negative test is the probability that the person with a negative test does not have the disease. Predictive value is related to the sensitivity and specificity of the test.Medical History Taking: Acquiring information from a patient on past medical conditions and treatments.Postoperative Complications: Pathologic processes that affect patients after a surgical procedure. They may or may not be related to the disease for which the surgery was done, and they may or may not be direct results of the surgery.Opium: The air-dried exudate from the unripe seed capsule of the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, or its variant, P. album. It contains a number of alkaloids, but only a few - MORPHINE; CODEINE; and PAPAVERINE - have clinical significance. Opium has been used as an analgesic, antitussive, antidiarrheal, and antispasmodic.Colon: The segment of LARGE INTESTINE between the CECUM and the RECTUM. It includes the ASCENDING COLON; the TRANSVERSE COLON; the DESCENDING COLON; and the SIGMOID COLON.Intestinal Fistula: An abnormal anatomical passage between the INTESTINE, and another segment of the intestine or other organs. External intestinal fistula is connected to the SKIN (enterocutaneous fistula). Internal intestinal fistula can be connected to a number of organs, such as STOMACH (gastrocolic fistula), the BILIARY TRACT (cholecystoduodenal fistula), or the URINARY BLADDER of the URINARY TRACT (colovesical fistula). Risk factors include inflammatory processes, cancer, radiation treatment, and surgical misadventures (MEDICAL ERRORS).Choledochal Cyst: A congenital anatomic malformation of a bile duct, including cystic dilatation of the extrahepatic bile duct or the large intrahepatic bile duct. Classification is based on the site and type of dilatation. Type I is most common.Amylases: A group of amylolytic enzymes that cleave starch, glycogen, and related alpha-1,4-glucans. (Stedman, 25th ed) EC 3.2.1.-.Abdominal Injuries: General or unspecified injuries involving organs in the abdominal cavity.Intestinal Neoplasms: Tumors or cancer of the INTESTINES.Gallbladder Diseases: Diseases of the GALLBLADDER. They generally involve the impairment of BILE flow, GALLSTONES in the BILIARY TRACT, infections, neoplasms, or other diseases.Eye Pain: A dull or sharp painful sensation associated with the outer or inner structures of the eyeball, having different causes.Somatoform Disorders: Disorders having the presence of physical symptoms that suggest a general medical condition but that are not fully explained by a another medical condition, by the direct effects of a substance, or by another mental disorder. The symptoms must cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning. In contrast to FACTITIOUS DISORDERS and MALINGERING, the physical symptoms are not under voluntary control. (APA, DSM-V)Enema: A solution or compound that is introduced into the RECTUM with the purpose of cleansing the COLON or for diagnostic procedures.Jaundice: A clinical manifestation of HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA, characterized by the yellowish staining of the SKIN; MUCOUS MEMBRANE; and SCLERA. Clinical jaundice usually is a sign of LIVER dysfunction.Tissue Adhesions: Pathological processes consisting of the union of the opposing surfaces of a wound.Drainage: The removal of fluids or discharges from the body, such as from a wound, sore, or cavity.Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: A spectrum of inflammation involving the female upper genital tract and the supporting tissues. It is usually caused by an ascending infection of organisms from the endocervix. Infection may be confined to the uterus (ENDOMETRITIS), the FALLOPIAN TUBES; (SALPINGITIS); the ovaries (OOPHORITIS), the supporting ligaments (PARAMETRITIS), or may involve several of the above uterine appendages. Such inflammation can lead to functional impairment and infertility.Appendiceal Neoplasms: Tumors or cancer of the APPENDIX.Diverticulitis, Colonic: Inflammation of the COLONIC DIVERTICULA, generally with abscess formation and subsequent perforation.Acalculous Cholecystitis: Inflammation of the GALLBLADDER wall in the absence of GALLSTONES.Gastroenterology: A subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with the study of the physiology and diseases of the digestive system and related structures (esophagus, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas).Ovarian Diseases: Pathological processes of the OVARY.Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction: Organic or functional motility disorder involving the SPHINCTER OF ODDI and associated with biliary COLIC. Pathological changes are most often seen in the COMMON BILE DUCT sphincter, and less commonly the PANCREATIC DUCT sphincter.Blastocystis hominis: A species of parasitic protozoa found in the intestines of humans and other primates. It was classified as a yeast in 1912. Over the years, questions arose about this designation. In 1967, many physiological and morphological B. hominis characteristics were reported that fit a protozoan classification. Since that time, other papers have corroborated this work and the organism is now recognized as a protozoan parasite of humans causing intestinal disease with potentially disabling symptoms.
Microscopic polyangiitis: clinical and laboratory findings in eighty-five patients. (1/1491)
OBJECTIVE: To retrospectively analyze the clinical symptoms, laboratory findings, and outcomes in patients with microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) who were enrolled in various clinical trials conducted by the French Vasculitis Study Group. METHODS: A cohort of 85 patients meeting the Chapel Hill criteria for MPA participated in the study. Seventy-one of them were included in prospective therapeutic trials. Eighty-one diagnoses were biopsy proven. In the other patients, diagnosis was based on clinical findings. RESULTS: Forty-seven men and 38 women, with a mean +/- SD age of 56.8 +/- 14.6 years, met the criteria for MPA. Their main clinical symptoms were renal manifestations (78.8%), weight loss (72.9%), skin involvement (62.4%), fever (55.3%), mononeuritis multiplex (57.6%), arthralgias (50.6%), myalgias (48.2%), hypertension (34.1%), lung involvement (24.7%; alveolar hemorrhage 11.8%), and cardiac failure (17.6%). The mean +/- SD serum creatinine level before treatment was 2.59 +/- 2.96 mg/dl; 47 patients had renal insufficiency (serum creatinine > 1.36 mg/dl). Eight patients underwent dialysis at the time of diagnosis, and long-term dialysis was necessary for 10 patients. Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) were present in 38 of 51 patients (74.5%), of whom 33 had a perinuclear staining pattern (pANCA) and 5 had a cytoplasmic pattern. Antibodies to proteinase 3 were present in 4 patients and antibodies to myeloperoxidase were detected in 31, as determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Of the 30 patients who underwent renal and celiac angiography, 4 had microaneurysms. Of the 29 patients (34.1%) who had relapses, 8 died during or after the relapse. During followup, 28 of the 85 patients (32.9%) died. The mean +/- SD duration of followup of the group was 69.9 +/- 60.6 months. Deaths were less frequent when patients had been treated with steroids and immunosuppressive drugs (13 patients [24.1%]) than with steroids alone (15 patients [48.4%]) (P < 0.01). The 5-year survival rate was 74%. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated that MPA is a multisystemic disease in which renal symptoms are frequent, but the disease is also associated with general symptoms, arthritis, mononeuritis multiplex, and other manifestations that are also seen in various vasculitides. The rarity of abnormal angiogram findings and the high frequency of pANCA are characteristic of MPA. In most cases, the outcome is comparable with those of other systemic vasculitides, but relapses are frequent. (+info)Splenic vein aneurysm: is it a surgical indication? (2/1491)
Splenic vein aneurysms are rare and are usually caused by portal hypertension. Symptoms are unusual, but may include rupture or abdominal pain. Diagnosis can usually be made either by means of duplex ultrasonography or computed tomography scanning. Treatment varies from noninvasive follow-up to aneurysm excision. We report an expanding splenic vein aneurysm in a young woman with abdominal and back pain and no history of portal hypertension. She was treated with aneurysm excision and splenectomy. (+info)Chronic abdominal pain in childhood: diagnosis and management. (3/1491)
More than one third of children complain of abdominal pain lasting two weeks or longer. The diagnostic approach to abdominal pain in children relies heavily on the history provided by the parent and child to direct a step-wise approach to investigation. If the history and physical examination suggest functional abdominal pain, constipation or peptic disease, the response to an empiric course of medical management is of greater value than multiple "exclusionary" investigations. A symptom diary allows the child to play an active role in the diagnostic process. The medical management of constipation, peptic disease and inflammatory bowel disease involves nutritional strategies, pharmacologic intervention and behavior and psychologic support. (+info)Simultaneous rupturing heterotopic pregnancy and acute appendicitis in an in-vitro fertilization twin pregnancy. (4/1491)
The presentation of acute abdominal pain in young women is not an unusual occurrence in casualty and gynaecology departments. Both acute appendicitis and ectopic pregnancy have to be considered and investigated, as these two conditions are accepted as the most common surgical causes of an acute abdomen. Difficulties in correctly identifying the cause of the pain can be hazardous to the patient and care needs to be taken in obtaining a prompt and accurate diagnosis enabling the most appropriate management. The case report presented here describes the extremely unusual occurrence of both these acute conditions happening simultaneously with the added complication of an ongoing twin pregnancy and it highlights the need to look beyond the most obvious diagnosis and always to expect the unexpected. (+info)Successful laparoscopic management of adnexal torsion during week 25 of a twin pregnancy. (5/1491)
Adnexal torsion is a rare occurrence during pregnancy. Here we present a case of adnexal torsion during the 25th week of pregnancy, which was managed laparoscopically. The woman had achieved a successful twin pregnancy after in-vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection. She was admitted to the emergency department with acute abdominal pain. Abdominal ultrasound with colour Doppler mapping of the intra-ovarian blood flow showed adnexal torsion. Laparoscopic management was successfully carried out. (+info)Unusual presentation of spinal cord compression related to misplaced pedicle screws in thoracic scoliosis. (6/1491)
Utilization of thoracic pedicle screws is controversial, especially in the treatment of scoliosis. We present a case of a 15-year-old girl seen 6 months after her initial surgery for scoliosis done elsewhere. She complained of persistent epigastric pain, tremor of the right foot at rest, and abnormal feelings in her legs. Clinical examination revealed mild weakness in the right lower extremity, a loss of thermoalgic discrimination, and a forward imbalance. A CT scan revealed at T8 and T10 that the right pedicle screws were misplaced by 4 mm in the spinal canal. At the time of the revision surgery the somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEP) returned to normal after screw removal. The clinical symptoms resolved 1 month after the revision. The authors conclude that after pedicle instrumentation at the thoracic level a spinal cord compression should be looked for in case of subtle neurologic findings such as persistent abdominal pain, mild lower extremity weakness, tremor at rest, thermoalgic discrimination loss, or unexplained imbalance. (+info)Abdominal pain as an atypical presentation of meningococcaemia. (7/1491)
An atypical presentation of meningococcaemia without purpura poses diagnostic problems. The importance of the identification of shock manifest as delayed capillary refill in two children with meningococcal septicaemia presenting with fever and abdominal pain is discussed. Abdominal pain is an unusual presentation of meningococcal disease. (+info)Empirically supported treatments in pediatric psychology: recurrent abdominal pain. (8/1491)
OBJECTIVE: To review the status of empirically supported treatments for recurrent abdominal pain (RAP). METHODS: We identified studies based on literature search and contact with experts in the field and evaluated studies based on guidelines modified from the criteria established by the Task Force on Promotion and Dissemination of Psychological Procedures. RESULTS: Nine published intervention studies were identified that fell into three distinctive approaches: operant procedures, fiber treatments, and cognitive-behavioral treatments. CONCLUSIONS: Operant procedures did not meet even the most lenient category (promising intervention) of the guidelines. Fiber treatment for RAP associated with constipation met the criteria for a promising intervention. Cognitive-behavioral treatment met the criteria for a probably efficacious intervention. We discuss implications and offer recommendations for future intervention research. (+info)... abdominal pain; increased aminotransferases Uncommon (0.1-1% frequency): pancreatitis; interstitial lung disease Rare (. ...
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... and a clinical trial in Spain that ended in January 2007 has shown that tianeptine is effective in treating pain due to ... Abdominal pain. *Weight gain (~3%). *Agitation. *Anxiety/irritability. Uncommon (0.1-1% frequency). *Bitter taste ...
Gastrointestinal beriberi causes abdominal pain. Gastrointestinal beriberi is characterized by: *Abdominal pain ... Symptoms of beriberi include weight loss, emotional disturbances, impaired sensory perception, weakness and pain in the limbs, ... and pain.[1] A form with loss of appetite and constipation may also occur.[3] Another type, acute beriberi, is found mostly in ... thoracic pain: 35%), and edemas of the lower limbs (51%). With treatment the rate of healing was about 97%.[47] ...
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Uncommonly, somnolence; rarely, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. It usually comes in its hydrochloride hemihydrate salt form; in ... Its onset of pain relief after oral administration is about 10-15 minutes and peak relief from pain occurs about 25-50 minutes ... South Africa and Belgium for treatment of moderate to severe pain, both acute and chronic. ...
Abdominal pain-related FGIDs: H2a. Functional dyspepsia; H2b. Irritable bowel syndrome; H2c. Abdominal migraine; H2d. Childhood ... The cardinal requirement for the diagnosis of IBS is abdominal pain. The Rome II criteria are used to diagnose IBS after a ... of the preceding 12 months there was abdominal discomfort or pain that had two out of three of these features: Relieved with ... Functional abdominal pain syndrome (category D) Biliary (category E) Anorectal (category F) The functional bowel disorders ( ...
Leung, A; Sigalet, DL (June 2003). "Acute Abdominal Pain in Children". American Family Physician. 67 (11): 2321-2327. Glass, C ... Dorfman, R E; Alpern, M B; Gross, B H; Sandler, M A (1991). "Upper abdominal lymph nodes: criteria for normal size determined ...
Severe abdominal pain. *Yellowing of skin or eyes. *Severe depression. *Unusual bleeding ... Pain or discomfort with sex appears to be the most responsive component to estrogen.[20] It also has been shown to have ... HRT can help with sexual difficulties related to pain and lubrication.[5] ...
... abdominal pain, weight loss; missed or painful menstrual periods; and vaginitis. The side-effect profile varies for different ... Backonja M (June 2004). "Neuromodulating drugs for the symptomatic treatment of neuropathic pain". Curr Pain Headache Rep. 8 (3 ... Jensen, T. S. (2002). "Anticonvulsants in neuropathic pain: Rationale and clinical evidence". European Journal of Pain. 6: 61- ... Wiffen, PJ; Derry, S; Moore, RA (3 December 2013). "Lamotrigine for chronic neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia in adults". The ...
... postprandial abdominal pain (due to both the duodenal compression and the compensatory reversed peristalsis), abdominal ... abdominal wall laxity, peritoneal adhesions, abdominal trauma, rapid linear adolescent growth spurt, weight loss, starvation, ... Patients with the chronic, congenital form of SMA syndrome predominantly have a lengthy or even lifelong history of abdominal ... Standard diagnostic exams include abdominal and pelvic computed tomography (CT) scan with oral and IV contrast, upper ...
Over one-half of patients with hemosuccus also develop abdominal pain, usually located in the epigastrium, or uppermost part of ... They may also develop abdominal pain. It is associated with pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer and aneurysms of the splenic artery ... The pain is described as being "crescendo-decrescendo" in nature, meaning that it increases and decreases in intensity slowly ...
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Symptoms include abdominal pain and diarrhea. The syndrome is caused by a gastrinoma, a neuroendocrine tumor that secretes a ... Patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome may experience abdominal pain and diarrhea. The diagnosis is also suspected in ... duodenum or abdominal lymph nodes, but ectopic locations (e.g., heart, ovary, gallbladder, liver, and kidney) have also been ... Pain in the esophagus, especially between and after meals at night Nausea Wheezing Vomiting blood Malnourishment Loss of ...
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Abdominal pain. * Anxiousness. * Depression. * Difficulty breathing. * Excessive salivation. * Hardness developed in the ... However, if your pet seems to be in excruciating pain, contact our office immediately and we can initiate tests to check for ... Once your pet arrives, we will assess their condition and administer any necessary pain relievers or antibiotics prior to ...
... and abdominal (scar tissue from previous surgeries). Treatment for abdominal pain depends on the cause. ... Abdominal pain can be caused by a variety of problems and locations in the digestive system, for example, diet, gallstones, ... Abdominal Pain Causes. Abdominal pain is a common symptom, and most people have experienced some sort of abdominal pain (belly ... What is abdominal pain?. Abdominal pain is felt in the abdomen. The abdomen is an anatomical area that is bounded by the lower ...
Find out what might be the cause of your abdominal pain. ... Abdominal Pain (Stomach Pain), Long-Term (American Academy of ... Abdominal Pain (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) * Abdominal Pain Syndrome (American College of ... Abdominal Pain (Stomach Pain), Short-Term (American Academy of Family Physicians) Also in Spanish ... Pain in the abdomen can come from any one of them. The pain may start somewhere else, such as your chest. Severe pain doesnt ...
Media in category "Abdominal pain". The following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total. ... Qigong exercise for abdominal distention & generalised pain Wellcome L0038907.jpg 2,069 × 3,104; 2.55 MB. ... Boon Hor Ho examines a local man suffering from abdominal pain during a Pacific Partnership 2009 medical civic action project ... Daoyin technique to cure abdominal pain, C19 Chinese MS Wellcome L0039794.jpg 2,098 × 3,146; 5.92 MB. ...
Abdominal pain is pain that you feel anywhere between your chest and groin. This is often referred to as the stomach region or ... Abdominal pain is pain that you feel anywhere between your chest and groin. This is often referred to as the stomach region or ... Abdominal discomfort that lasts 1 week or longer. *Abdominal pain that does not improve in 24 to 48 hours, or becomes more ... Sometimes, abdominal pain may occur due to a problem somewhere else in your body, such as your chest or pelvic area. For ...
The location of pain, like sharp pain in the lower abdomen is the key to an accurate diagnosis for abdominal pain. ... Whats the difference between a stomachache and more serious causes of abdominal pain? ... Abdominal pain can range in intensity from a mild stomach ache to severe acute pain. The pain is often nonspecific and can be ... Although abdominal pain can arise from the tissues of the abdominal wall that surround the abdominal cavity (such as the skin ...
A 48 year old woman attended the emergency department with a sudden onset of severe abdominal pain, worsening over the few ... Sudden onset abdominal pain. BMJ 2018; 362 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.k2945 (Published 30 August 2018) Cite this as: BMJ ...
Although most children with acute abdominal pain have self-limited conditions, the pain may herald a surgical or ... ... Abdominal pain is a common problem in children. ... abdominal migraine, or functional abdominal pain syndrome (see ... Functional abdominal pain is the most common cause of chronic abdominal pain. It is a specific diagnosis that needs to be ... Abdominal pain is a common problem in children. Although most children with acute abdominal pain have self-limited conditions, ...
Abdominal pain or pain in the belly is the reason for around 5% of all emergency department visits. It is a symptom but may ... Management of abdominal pain. Pain is managed right away usually with morphine sulfate at 0.5-0.1 mg/kg or 2-4 mg IV or IM. ... Abdominal pain or pain in the belly is the reason for around 5% of all emergency department visits. It is a symptom but may ... Types of abdominal pain. *Sometimes the pain may be acute among patients with an existing condition including those with peptic ...
Abdominal pain or belly pain can occur due to several underlying pathologies. While some of these are minor and do not lead to ... Abdominal pain can start due to a pathology of any of the structures within the abdomen or the abdominal wall. The pain may ... Abdominal pain or belly pain can occur due to several underlying pathologies. While some of these are minor and do not lead to ... What Causes Abdominal Pain?. News-Medical. 05 August 2020. ,https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-Causes-Abdominal-Pain. ...
Abdominal Muscle Pain. Abdominal muscle pain can lead to discomfort. Most of the time, the pain may be observed in combination ... Severe Upper Abdominal Pain. Severe upper abdominal pain may arise in any organ present in the midsection of your abdominal ... Left Side Abdominal Pain Causes. Pain felt anywhere between the chest and groin comes under the category of abdominal pain. ... Abdominal Pain. Abdominal pain (stomach ache) ranges from a mild to severe pain. There are many organs in the stomach cavity ...
A brief review of abdominal embryology and pain physiology will assist the clinician. ... Most diseases of the abdominal viscera are associated with pain sometime during their course. ... Ant & Lat abdominal walls T7-T11. Posterior abdominal walls L2-L5. Pattern Recognition in abdominal pain. ... Most diseases of the abdominal viscera are associated with pain sometime during their course. A brief review of abdominal ...
Who gets chronic abdominal pain? The prevalence of chronic abdominal pain in community based studies ranges from 0.5% to 19%,8 ... Functional abdominal pain syndrome. Must include functional abdominal pain at least 25% of the time and one or more of the ... Can chronic abdominal pain be treated?. Reassurance is the primary therapy in children with chronic abdominal pain without ... Children with chronic abdominal pain who experience stressful life events are at risk of persistent abdominal pain. The ...
14 years ago I was stricken with severe abdominal pain (left side only). 3 years ago, it worsened to unbearable. Im a 56 year ... usually it is used for abdominal cancer related pain Have you had automonic function tests to assess abdominal autonomic ... Im sorry that they have been unable to find the exact cause of your abdominal pain Organic basically means that there is ... for instance Nerve medications like Neurontin for nerve pain, visceral blocks like celiac blocks for visceral pain (organ pain ...
All are subject to dysfunction and infection, which can lead to abdominal pain and painful urination. Read about prevention, ... Whats Causing My Abdominal Pain and Loss of Appetite? Abdominal pain can be sharp, dull, or burning. It can also cause many ... Whats Causing Pain in my Lower Left Abdomen?. Abdominal pain - upper or lower, left or right - can develop for numerous ... The nature of abdominal pain can vary from sharp to dull and burning to cramping. It can be caused by something you ate, an ...
I am 19 weeks pregnant and have had moderate to severe abdominal pains for the last 7 weeks. The doctor has reassured me that ... Is it pain, or cramping? My OB said any severe pain needs to be explored. But as for the gas, with my first, I couldnt sit on ... I am 19 weeks pregnant and have had moderate to severe abdominal pains for the last 7 weeks. The doctor has reassured me that ...
... intermittent abdominal pain? Ive been tested for all the usual culprits, like gallbladder, and still my pcp ca... ... Also, for lower abdominal pain, I found out I had two 5+ cm ovarian cysts on my right ovary and adhesions, from endometriosis ... But my pain is smack dab center just below my sternum and after I eat it swells up right there with the pain. I was told I have ... Im still trying to figure out the abdominal pain and have an apt with a gastroenterologist on the 12th of May. Eating small ...
1. What can be causing my NEW abdominal pain? 2. What can be causing my nausea? 3. Why is my belly becoming distended? 4. What ... This pain is so bad I have to stay on pain medication. My surgeon did an endoscopy and said the wrap is fine. For the past ... 6. Why are the Upper GI series and endoscopies coming up negative, but I am still in pain. They said I might have gasterporisis ... I had a laproscopic Nissen Fundoplication in 09/12 After surgery I have a different pain in my upper abdomen above the navel. ...
... pain, abdominal distension, tramadol - Answer: Tramadol DOES require a taper for your safety. If you reduce too quickly... ... Abdominal bloating and pain.... Abdominal bloating and pain after Tramadol?. Asked. 18 Feb 2010 by Anonymous. Updated. 28 ... pain, abdominal distension, tramadol. Details:. Hi, I am wondering if anyone else has had my same symptoms of persistent ... I am on day 2 of no tramadol and I have the abdominal pain and bloating. My Dr put me on cymbalta which has helped with any ...
Lower abdominal pain, or pelvic pain, refers to discomfort that occurs at or below your bellybutton. Learn which conditions ... Abdominal bloating gives you a sense of fullness in your stomach and can cause your abdomen to appear larger. ... Preventing abdominal bloating and lower abdominal pain. Certain foods and drinks can contribute to abdominal bloating and lower ... Treating abdominal bloating and lower abdominal pain. Your doctor will first try to determine the reason for your symptoms by ...
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... and the pain spikes my BP to a... ... 2 deliveries w/o pain meds. The pain from an ibs attack has ... am now on buscopan(anti-spasmodic) and keterolac(pain killer) had barium xray, now waiting on abdominal xray. Have they tested ... My ibs pains are intense and can and does bring me too the ER where I need IV fluids and pain medications .. usually morphine. ... I take Bentyl 10mg, and Gas-X for the pain. I cant eat when I have an attack, that seems to bring on more pain. The only food ...
... such as lower or left side abdominal pain. Learn what causes different types of abdominal pain. ... Abdominal pain can be widespread or localized to one area, ... Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and ... Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older - Topic Overview. Articles OnAbdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older. ... Many times the exact cause of abdominal pain is hard to find. The severity of your pain, its location , and other symptoms you ...
I noticed that, for the past 1.5-2 years, I have been getting terrible, sharp, long-lasting lower abdominal pains. It begins ... which cause abdominal pain. Another source of vascular abdominal pain is compression of several of the intra-abdominal arteries ... Irritation of the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum) is a cause of abdominal pain. If you have had any previous abdominal or ... Please let me know of any hunches you may have, and also, if you have any advice in dealing with such lower abdominal pain.. -- ...
Care guide for Abdominal Pain. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and ... Abdominal (ab-dom-ih-null) pain is also called belly pain. You can have pain inside or outside your abdomen. Pain is your ... What is your abdominal pain like?. Caregivers want you to talk to them about your abdominal pain. This helps them learn what ... Pain medicine may be needed to help the pain in your belly. Sometimes surgery is needed to treat abdominal pain. ...
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- Its symptoms are easy fatigue, abdominal distension, intermittent abdominal pain and ascites. (ogscience.org)
- Peritoneal tuberculosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis when a Patient's symptoms and signs are ascites, ovarian tumor, vague abdominal pain and abdominal distension with high serum level of CA 125, an antigenic determinant of epithelial ovarian cancers. (ogscience.org)
- Occasionally, severe pain that comes on suddenly may be a symptom of a rupture of the stomach or intestines ( perforation ), torsion of the testicle or ovary , a kidney stone , gallbladder disease , or blood vessel problems, such as an aortic aneurysm . (webmd.com)
- Ultrasound can be used to search for abdominal free fluid suggestive of hemoperitoneum along with possible etiologies such as a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) or ruptured ectopic pregnancy. (saem.org)
- Pain associated with the rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm may radiate to the back, flank, or genitals. (bionity.com)
- If the diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is suggested, perform a rapid bedside ultrasonography, if available. (medscape.com)
- About 10% of people have a more serious underlying condition such as appendicitis, leaking or ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, diverticulitis, or ectopic pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
- Abdominal pain is caused by inflammation of an organ (for example, appendicitis , diverticulitis , colitis ), by stretching or distention of an organ (for example, obstruction of the intestine, blockage of a bile duct by gallstones , swelling of the liver with hepatitis ), or by loss of the supply of blood to an organ (for example, ischemic colitis). (medicinenet.com)
- However, fatal conditions, such as colon cancer or early appendicitis , may only cause mild pain or no pain. (medlineplus.gov)
- The pain caused by appendicitis or gallbladder disease may increase when you move or cough . (webmd.com)
- Suspect appendicitis if pain is low on the right side and walks bent over. (seattlechildrens.org)
- Laxative use can be dangerous if your pain is really caused by a more serious condition such as a bowel obstruction or appendicitis. (livestrong.com)
- Appendicitis is the most common cause of acute abdominal pain requiring surgery, with a peak incidence during adolescence. (aafp.org)
- Pain in the right lower quadrant may be diffuse, as in early appendicitis, or crampy and nonradiating, as in ectopic pregnancy. (doctorslounge.com)
- may mimic appendicitis and cause right lower quadrant pain, anorexia, low grade fever, and vomiting preceding the onset of diarrhea leading to a syndrome of mesenteric adenitis (lymph node enlargement) and terminal ileitis. (doctorslounge.com)
- Common causes of right abdominal pain include appendicitis, ovulation, and colitis . (wisegeek.com)
- It is questionable whether elective appendectomy can effectively reduce pain in persistent or recurrent lower abdominal quadrant pain due to chronic appendicitis. (clinicaltrials.gov)
- Conclusions Chronic or recurrent appendicitis is a realistic clinical entity that can be treated successfully by elective appendectomy leading to significant pain reduction in properly selected cases. (clinicaltrials.gov)
- One of the most common conditions associated with acute abdominal pain is acute appendicitis. (wikipedia.org)
- Some more serious causes of abdominal pain in children include appendicitis , lead poisoning , or problems with the intestines, such as intussusception or malrotation . (stlukesonline.org)
- 3 For the first stage a child's presentation needs to be consistent with Apley's criteria, whereas for the second stage subgroups are identified on the basis of medical findings-for example, recurrent abdominal pain with constipation, constipation and anxiety, or no identifiable cause. (bmj.com)
- Discover the causes of abdominal bloating and nausea, including acid reflux, constipation, and IBS. (healthline.com)
- Irritable bowel syndrome is a common intestinal disorder that is characterized by bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, cramping, and constipation. (dailystrength.org)
- Some medicines also cause side effects, such as constipation , that can make abdominal pain worse. (webmd.com)
- Diarrhea or constipation may cause you to have pain in your belly. (drugs.com)
- This may help if the pain is from constipation or diarrhea. (seattlechildrens.org)
- Manifestations: Abdominal distention, pain and tenderness, halitosis, poor appetite, eructation, acid regurgitation or vomiting, constipation or desire for defecation upon abdominal pain which is relieved by discharge of foul stool containing undigested food, restlessness during sleep, thick, greasy tongue coating and wiry and smooth pulse. (acupuncture.com)
- Abdominal radiography can be used to diagnose constipation or obstruction. (aafp.org)
- Abdominal radiography can be helpful for diagnosing obstruction or constipation. (aafp.org)
- In addition, right abdominal pain can also indicate constipation and urinary tract infection. (wisegeek.com)
- Occasionally, constipation can cause right abdominal pain. (wisegeek.com)
- Similarly, herbal tea can help the pain associated with constipation, by facilitating bowel movements and relaxing the colon. (wisegeek.com)
- Mild stomach pain in early pregnancy (during the first 12 weeks ) is usually caused by your womb expanding, the ligaments stretching as your bump grows, hormones constipation or trapped wind. (tommys.org)
- Abdominal pain on the left side of the body is symptomatic of constipation, muscle problems, sexually transmitted diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, a ruptured appendix or internal organ pain, according to HealthHype.com. (reference.com)
- Constipation is a common cause of abdominal pain in children. (stlukesonline.org)
- The medical diagnosis of the cause is challenging because the characteristics may be atypical, tests are not always abnormal, diseases causing pain may mimic each other, and the characteristics of the pain may change over time. (medicinenet.com)
- Patterns of pain can be helpful in diagnosis of abdominal pain. (medicinenet.com)
- It is a specific diagnosis that needs to be distinguished from anatomic, infectious, inflammatory, or metabolic causes of abdominal pain. (selfgrowth.com)
- Examination, level of emergency and urgency of diagnosis and management depends on the cause of the pain. (news-medical.net)
- Both approaches are based on the concept that functional abdominal pain is a diagnosis by exclusion. (bmj.com)
- Abdominal pain in the foal can be a frustrating diagnostic challenge as the differential diagnosis are extensive (See Table 1). (ivis.org)
- There are several different causes of colic pain, from irritable bowel syndrome to kidney stones, so it is important to get an accurate diagnosis from a doctor. (ehow.co.uk)
- Narcotic medication should not be withheld out of concern that the abdominal exam may become unreliable and the diagnosis therefore obscured. (saem.org)
- Making a definitive diagnosis of the cause of abdominal pain can be difficult, because many diseases can result in this symptom. (bionity.com)
- Since visceral diseases may determine pain of different types and, usually, challenge physicians with regard to their diagnosis and treatment, the authors have described in a practical way painful characteristics and associations with more common diseases. (scielo.br)
- Opiates may be safely used in children with acute abdominal pain without delaying or affecting the accuracy of diagnosis. (aafp.org)
- Functional abdominal pain is a clinical diagnosis and no workup is needed. (aafp.org)
- 1 , 2 RAP is a descriptive term and not a diagnosis, and it has been defined as at least three bouts of pain occurring over at least three months that are severe enough to affect daily activities. (aafp.org)
- Functional abdominal pain is a clinical diagnosis and therefore does not require a diagnostic workup. (aafp.org)
- Any patient with abdominal pain of recent onset requires early and thorough evaluation and accurate diagnosis. (doctorslounge.com)
- The location of the pain, the type of pain, and how long the pain has persisted will help with the diagnosis and treatment. (wisegeek.com)
- But the diagnosis of visceral hypersensitivity can be difficult because gut pain can be so vague, so hard to pinpoint and so widespread. (healthcentral.com)
- Given that a variety of diseases can cause some form of abdominal pain, a systematic approach to examination of a person and the formulation of a differential diagnosis remains important. (wikipedia.org)
- Identifying other possible factors may aid in the diagnosis of the underlying cause of abdominal pain, such as recent travel, recent contact with other ill individuals, and for females, a thorough gynecologic history. (wikipedia.org)
- After gathering a thorough history, one should perform a physical exam in order to identify important physical signs that might clarify the diagnosis, including a cardiovascular exam, lung exam, thorough abdominal exam, and for females, a genitourinary exam. (wikipedia.org)
- Urinalysis Imaging including chest and abdominal X-rays Electrocardiogram If diagnosis remains unclear after history, examination, and basic investigations as above, then more advanced investigations may reveal a diagnosis. (wikipedia.org)
- Furthermore, abdominal pain may arise from various anatomical structures including tissues comprising the abdominal wall (such as the muscles and skin) or from the actual abdominal organs themselves (stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, gallbladder, kidneys, aorta and pancreas) making diagnosis more difficult. (myvmc.com)
- The differential diagnosis for generalized abdominal pain is vast. (oncologynurseadvisor.com)
- An important example of this latter type of pain is the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). (medicinenet.com)
- If your doctor suspects you have irritable bowel syndrome, a blood test will be conducted to rule out other conditions that may cause colicky pain, such as anaemia, coeliac disease, infections and colitis. (ehow.co.uk)
- Holten KB, Wetherington A, Bankston L. Diagnosing the patient with abdominal pain and altered bowel habits: is it irritable bowel syndrome? (freemd.com)
- Thus, many conditions are linked to visceral hypersensitivity like: noncardiac chest pain, nonulcer stomach pain, irritable bowel syndrome, and severe menstrual cramps. (healthcentral.com)
- Irritable bowel syndrome in particular causes a host of lower abdominal pain issues, including cramps and interruption in daily bowel habits. (reference.com)
- The most common cause of abdominal pain is in fact a functional disorder caused irritable bowel syndrome . (myvmc.com)
- Abdominal pain-related functional gastrointestinal disorder (AP-FGID) comprises of 4 main conditions: functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal migraine and functional abdominal pain. (springer.com)
- Abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome in adolescents: a community-based study. (springer.com)
- El-Matary W, Spray C, Sandhu B. Irritable bowel syndrome: the commonest cause of recurrent abdominal pain in children. (springer.com)
- For example, you might have very bad abdominal pain if you have gas or stomach cramps due to viral gastroenteritis . (medlineplus.gov)
- The pain can feel sharp, as if a person is being stabbed, or it can feel dull, similar to cramps . (wisegeek.com)
- Many of us women have to deal with cramps, dull aches, and sharp jolts of pain throughout our lives, and working out the cause is not all that easy. (womenshealthmag.com)
- Some pain and very light cramps in the stomach (abdominal) area in early pregnancy is not unusual. (tommys.org)
- But stomach pains or cramps are common in pregnancy and usually nothing to worry about. (tommys.org)
- What stomach pain and cramps should I look out for in pregnancy? (tommys.org)
- Most stomach pain and cramps in pregnancy are nothing to worry about. (tommys.org)
- Although most children with acute abdominal pain have self-limited conditions, the pain may herald a surgical or medical emergency. (selfgrowth.com)
- This article provides a comprehensive clinical guideline for the evaluation of the child with acute abdominal pain. (selfgrowth.com)
- A clinical syndrome with acute abdominal pain that is severe, localized, and rapid onset. (fpnotebook.com)
- Acute abdominal pain is not included in this section, and the abdominal pain occurring in dysentery, intestinal parasitosis and hernia will be discussed in the relevant sections later. (acupuncture.com)
- Do you have acute abdominal pain that came on suddenly or did the pain start gradually and worsen? (emedicinehealth.com)
- Acute abdominal pain accounts for approximately 9% of childhood primary care office visits. (aafp.org)
- Acute abdominal pain accounts for approximately 9% of childhood visits to primary care. (aafp.org)
- 1 The initial assessment of acute abdominal pain should focus on the severity of illness and whether there is a potential surgical cause of abdominal pain. (aafp.org)
- Urinalysis, complete blood count, pregnancy test, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate or C-reactive protein should be the initial laboratory tests in the evaluation of acute abdominal pain in children. (aafp.org)
- Ultrasonography is the imaging choice for acute abdominal pain in children. (aafp.org)
- In large part, this scenario essentially amounts to a description of what the standard of care should be when managing an elderly patient with acute abdominal pain. (epmonthly.com)
- While I realize that there are multiple ways in which elderly patients can present with acute abdominal pain, I think it is important to consider some general literature regarding abdominal pain in elderly patients. (epmonthly.com)
- To describe a patient with Lemierre's syndrome who presented with acute abdominal findings and to describe the evaluation and treatment of this syndrome. (nih.gov)
- One patient presenting with signs of severe sepsis and acute abdominal pain. (nih.gov)
- Flasar MH, Goldberg E. Acute abdominal pain. (freemd.com)
- Acute abdominal pain can signal a variety of more serious conditions, some of which require immediate medical care and/or surgery. (medicalcityhospital.com)
- There are a number of possible causes of acute abdominal pain. (medicalcityhospital.com)
- In the late 1950s Apley and Naish introduced the term recurrent abdominal pain in children for pain that waxes and wanes, occurs for at least three episodes within three months, and is severe enough to affect the child's activities (box 1). (bmj.com)
- For all types of recurrent abdominal pain in children, the primary goals of management are improving quality of life, reducing parent and child concern about the seriousness of the condition, and reducing disability associated with pain rather than complete resolution of pain. (aafp.org)
- An obstruction of the intestine, for example, initially causes waves of crampy abdominal pain due to contractions of the intestinal muscles and distention of the intestine. (medicinenet.com)
- Laxatives can cause intestinal spasm and hence pain. (livestrong.com)
- Coffee can have numerous other negative effects on the digestive system, which may or may not lead to intestinal pain. (livestrong.com)
- Information about intestinal parasites in Sohag (Upper Egypt) in patients with chronic abdominal pain is scarce. (nih.gov)
- It is not clear what causes the belly pain in IBS , but it is believed to be due either to abnormal contractions of the intestinal muscles (for example, spasm ) or abnormally sensitive nerves within the intestines that give rise to painful sensations inappropriately ( visceral hyper- sensitivity). (rxlist.com)
- Causes of periumbulical pain include intestinal obstruction, mesenteric occlusion or enteritis. (doctorslounge.com)
- Some people might experience pain right after ingesting food or water or while the bolus of food or water moves through the intestinal tract. (healthcentral.com)
- Internal organ pain can come from the chest, abdominal wall muscles, intestinal tract, urinary tract or ribs. (reference.com)
- Exclusion criteria consisted of (a history of) chronic back pain, previous abdominal surgery (with the exception of diagnostic laparoscopies or a laparoscopic sterilization), specific gastro-intestinal entities (such as inflammatory bowel disease) and gynaecological disease (all female patients consulted a gynaecologist). (clinicaltrials.gov)
- In this price, doxycycline from pain abdominal a precio intestinal drug to razliku zone was distinguished and seems to involve carb and souvenirbottle bijholtes. (infoglob.se)
- Occasionally, pain may be felt in the belly even though it is arising from organs that are close to, but not within, the abdominal cavity, for example, conditions of the lower lungs , the kidneys, and the uterus or ovaries. (medicinenet.com)
- On the other hand, it also is possible for pain from organs within the belly to be felt outside of the it. (medicinenet.com)
- There are many organs in the stomach cavity and any disorder in these organs may cause a stomach pain. (buzzle.com)
- A vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels) can cause ischemia of the abdomainal organs and chronic pain, I dont know if you have had an abdominal angiogram? (medhelp.org)
- Organs in the pelvis, such as the bladder and reproductive organs, are often where pelvic pain occurs. (healthline.com)
- Next, we will consider the intra-abdominal and pelvic organs. (runnersworld.com)
- This is why we hear so many experts make the claim that being overweight can put a lot of extra strain on the abdominal cavity wall and could in fact cause damage to those internal organs. (pioneerthinking.com)
- In most cases, minor concerns may be the reason of abdominal burning pain, but these may also be the indicators of more serious diseases of the stomach or the surrounding organs such as kidneys, pancreas, intestines, gallbladder and the appendix. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
- Abdominal pain may be caused by cold, dyspepsia, asthenia-cold of the zang-fu organs or stagnation of qi and blood. (acupuncture.com)
- Pain between the umbilicus and the symphysis pubis emanates from hindgut organs (eg, distal one third of the transverse colon, descending colon, rectosigmoid region). (doctorslounge.com)
- Pain during normally non-painful body functions is a clue that the abdominal organs might be hypersensitive. (healthcentral.com)
- Visceral hypersensitivity entangles both the internal organs and the central nervous system in a nasty web of chronic pain. (healthcentral.com)
- HealthHype.com mentions that organs responsible for left-sided abdominal pains include the spleen, kidney, heart or lungs. (reference.com)
- Abdominal pain may be a feature of numerous medical and surgical conditions and arise from organs within or adjacent to the abdominal cavity. (myvmc.com)
- Likewise pain originating from abdominal organs may be referred to the skin or back depending on the nerve supply of the organs. (myvmc.com)
- The abdominal organs are fitted with various pain receptors that detect abnormal mechanical and chemical stimuli. (myvmc.com)
- One helpful approach in diagnosing generalized abdominal pain is to start with the outer lining of the abdominal cavity considering causes for peritonitis, then move inward, considering the various organs (intestines, pancreas, appendix, etc. (oncologynurseadvisor.com)
- Just wondering if others have random, intermittent abdominal pain? (healingwell.com)
- Cramping is a type of pain that comes and goes (intermittent) or that changes in position or severity. (webmd.com)
- The pain associated with obstruction of a hollow viscus (as opposed to peritoneal and solid organ pain) is often intermittent or "colicky", coinciding with the peristaltic waves of the organ. (bionity.com)
- I have intermittent abdominal pain after I started Rowasa three day ago. (healingwell.com)
- Less common causes such as familial Mediterranean fever, acute intermittent porphyria and abdominal migraine may also be considered once more common conditions are ruled out. (oncologynurseadvisor.com)
- Urine Bilirubin, Intermittent Night Abdominal Pain- Worried! (doctorslounge.com)
- I do have intermittent incidences where I am awaken in the middle of the night with pretty severe pain , in the upper abdominal area, usually more to the center. (doctorslounge.com)
- Could the intermittent night time upper abdominal pain and the bilirubin be related? (doctorslounge.com)
- Abdominal pain is a common symptom, and most people have experienced some sort of abdominal pain (belly or stomach pain). (medicinenet.com)
- I've actually been having abdominal pains for the past week and don't know if it's a new symptom or something else. (healingwell.com)
- Localized pain that comes on suddenly and gets worse is more likely to be a symptom of a serious problem. (webmd.com)
- Localized pain that gradually becomes more severe may be a symptom of inflammation of an abdominal organ. (webmd.com)
- Pain that increases with movement or coughing and does not appear to be caused by strained muscles is more likely to be a symptom of a serious problem. (webmd.com)
- If it is a crampy type pain, then yes, this can be a symptom of pregnancy ,as is lower back pain. (answers.com)
- What is abdominal pain on the left side a symptom of? (reference.com)
- What is sudden jaw pain on the left side a symptom of? (reference.com)
- Sudden jaw pain on the left side is sometimes a symptom of a heart attack, according to Dr. Oz. One-sided, acute jaw pain is also a sign of trigeminal neur. (reference.com)
- Abdominal pain, also known as a stomach ache, is a symptom associated with both non-serious and serious medical issues. (wikipedia.org)
- Recurrent abdominal pain: symptom subtypes based on the Rome II. (springer.com)
- For example, abdominal pain that comes on suddenly may suggest a sudden event such as the interruption of the supply of blood to the colon (ischemia) or obstruction of the bile duct by a gallstone (biliary colic). (medicinenet.com)
- A 48 year old woman attended the emergency department with a sudden onset of severe abdominal pain, worsening over the few hours before presentation. (bmj.com)
- Thus in case of colic, a frequent cause of this problem, the pain may be sudden and spasmodic. (selfgrowth.com)
- Sudden attacks of severe pain that switch back and forth with periods of calm. (seattlechildrens.org)
- Attacks of stomach pain and vomiting with sudden onset and offset. (seattlechildrens.org)
- The pain associated with abdominal vascular disturbances ( thrombosis or embolism ) can be sudden or gradual in onset, and can be severe or mild. (bionity.com)
- a) The special manifestations of abdominal pain in infants and children: Sudden and paroxysmal crying, restlessness, sweating, pallor, listlessness and lying doubled over in pain. (acupuncture.com)
- In general, the pain of asthenic type is marked by a prolonged course and a dull character which is relievable by pressure and diet, and that of sthenic type by a sudden onset, marked distension, adverseness of qi tenderness and refusal of food intake. (acupuncture.com)
- It's used to describe sudden and severe pain in the belly. (lahey.org)
- It is often accompanied by tension of the abdominal muscles contracting to relieve such tension. (bionity.com)
- Forty patients had previously been treated unsuccessfully with drugs or other methods to relieve pain. (acupuncturetoday.com)
- It can relieve pain immediately, and it will not affect any other treatment of the primary disease. (acupuncturetoday.com)
- Therapeutic principles: Relieve dyspepsia, promote circulation, and arrest pain. (acupuncture.com)
- Coughing, sneezing, or lifting heavy weights may increase the pain, while applying heat or changing positions may relieve abdominal wall pain. (doctorslounge.com)
- Children with chronic abdominal pain represent a heterogeneous population comprising both organic and functional gastrointestinal disorders. (bmj.com)
- These criteria distinguish five functional gastrointestinal disorders related to abdominal pain. (bmj.com)
- Other gastrointestinal conditions contributing to abdominal pain include colitis or inflammation of the colon, food allergy , and a pulled muscle. (wisegeek.com)
- There are numerous causes for abdominal pain, some of which are specifically related to the gastrointestinal tract and others which are not. (rochester.edu)
- Chronic Functional Abdominal Pain - International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, Inc. (wikipedia.org)
- As fore mentioned, the possible causes for abdominal pain are extensive. (myvmc.com)
- All patients with abdominal pain do not require diagnostic tests. (news-medical.net)
- Patients with abdominal pain who are found to be septic should receive early administration of antibiotics as part of their initial resuscitation. (saem.org)
- Elderly patients with abdominal pain are more likely to have serious medical problems that are not present in younger patients. (epmonthly.com)
- As a result of delayed presentation, nonspecific physical complaints, inconsistent physical findings, and increased risk of life-threatening diseases, elderly patients with abdominal pain are more likely to be misdiagnosed and are more likely to die from their conditions. (epmonthly.com)
- Keep all patients with abdominal pain as nothing by mouth (NPO) until surgical pathology is excluded. (medscape.com)
- What is the outlook for patients with abdominal pain? (gi.org)
- Most patients with abdominal pain can be diagnosed and treated successfully. (gi.org)
- Severe pain doesn't always mean a serious problem. (medlineplus.gov)
- Abdominal pain (stomach ache) ranges from a mild to severe pain. (buzzle.com)
- Here is brief information on the possible causes and treatment methods of severe pain in the. (buzzle.com)
- My OB said any severe pain needs to be explored. (dailystrength.org)
- Immediate severe pain in the abdominal muscles is a sign of a rupture, and the pain will exacerbate when the muscles contract. (sportsinjuryclinic.net)
- Kidney Stones: Severe pain originating from the back into the abdominal region generally indicates stone formation in the kidney. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
- Remarks: Add Fructus Toosendan (10 g) and Rhizoma Corydalis (10 g) for cases with severe pain, and add Rhizoma Pinelliae (6 g) for cases with vomiting. (acupuncture.com)
- Is it stabbing or severe pain? (emedicinehealth.com)
- Persistent or severe pain should always be evaluated by a physician. (wisegeek.com)
- Kade had abdominal mesh surgery to repair a double hernia and a torn groin muscle about two years ago and has been in severe pain ever since. (lawyersandsettlements.com)
- Admit patients with hypotension, altered mental status, persistent tachycardia, or severe pain to the intensive care unit (ICU) for close monitoring. (medscape.com)
- Ligament stretching can create a dull aching pain or a sharp, severe pain. (modernmom.com)
- It is now changing from a burning sensation to severe pain. (thebody.com)
- Yet it has changed from a burning sensation to severe pain. (thebody.com)
- The pain may start somewhere else, such as your chest. (medlineplus.gov)
- Abdominal pain is pain that you feel anywhere between your chest and groin. (medlineplus.gov)
- Sometimes, abdominal pain may occur due to a problem somewhere else in your body, such as your chest or pelvic area. (medlineplus.gov)
- For example, patients with heart attacks or severe lung infection pneumonia sometimes complain of upper abdominal pain rather than chest pain. (news-medical.net)
- An upright chest x-ray or lateral decubitis abdominal film may reveal free air in the case of a perforated viscus. (saem.org)
- For example, patients with heart attacks or pneumonia sometimes complain of upper abdominal pain rather than chest pain. (gi.org)
- The researchers found the technique to be overwhelmingly effective in treating not only stomach pain, but also pain related to urinary obstructions, liver and gallbladder disorders, and gynecological conditions. (acupuncturetoday.com)
- Scalp acupuncture was found to provide either "marked" or "effective" results in 82 cases, including all 30 cases of urinary or gynecological pain. (acupuncturetoday.com)
- Other common causes of abdominal pain during pregnancy include preterm labor, placental abruption, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy and urinary tract infections. (reference.com)
- Extra-abdominal conditions such as pneumonia or pharyngitis caused by streptococcal infection also can present with abdominal pain and must be considered. (selfgrowth.com)
- All are subject to dysfunction and infection, which can lead to abdominal pain and painful urination. (healthline.com)
- If an infection is present, an antibiotic will be prescribed, which will eliminate both the infection and the abdominal pain. (healthychildren.org)
- Sometimes, stomach pain signals the start of a viral infection. (seattlechildrens.org)
- Searching breast immediate pregnant fabp1 antibiotics on of professional titers is i or always was ask is i ask do i. if you get intracranial tetracycline, abdominal pain from doxycycline tell your harde or infection here. (infoglob.se)
- Wolbachia chlamydiae are abdominal pain from doxycycline believed to be the watery immune infection for pharmacist in severe patients. (infoglob.se)
- Your abdominal pain may be the result of a viral, bacterial, or parasitic infection. (abc6.com)
- Chronic pain lasts longer than 3 to 6 months. (drugs.com)
- Recently, the development of tools for brain investigation, such as functional magnetic resonance imaging, has provided new insights on the pathophysiology of chronic pain. (hindawi.com)
- These new data have shown that plastic changes in the central and peripheral nervous system might play an important role in the maintenance of chronic pain. (hindawi.com)
- Therefore, approaches aimed at the modulation of the nervous system, rather than the ones interfering with the inflammatory pathways, may be more effective for chronic pain treatment. (hindawi.com)
- I never had sympathy for people who got depressed with chronic pain but now I understand. (lawyersandsettlements.com)
- Christina Lasich, M.D., wrote about chronic pain and osteoarthritis for HealthCentral. (healthcentral.com)
- CFAP is characterized by chronic pain, with no physical explanation or findings (no structural, infectious, or mechanical causes can be found). (wikipedia.org)
- However, this second doctor also believes my pain syndrome is so severe, that narcotic drugs will most likely have run their course in about five years, thus leaving me in horrible pain at that time and for the rest of my life. (medhelp.org)
- Chronic functional abdominal pain (CFAP) or functional abdominal pain syndrome (FAPS) is the ongoing presence of abdominal pain for which there is no known medical explanation. (wikipedia.org)
- Typical diagnostic tests for abdominal pain include ultrasound , pelvic examination, and blood tests. (wisegeek.com)
- Barium contrast studies of the colon were done in all patients, abdominal ultrasound or enteroclysis on discretion. (clinicaltrials.gov)
- Colicky pain -- This type of pain comes in waves. (medlineplus.gov)
- Colicky pain can be very uncomfortable and might seriously affect your quality of life. (ehow.co.uk)
- Colicky abdominal pain can also be due to kidney stones, which might need to be broken up with laser treatments. (ehow.co.uk)
- Abdominal pain is traditionally described by its chronicity (acute or chronic), progression over time, nature (sharp, dull, colicky ), characterization of the factors that worsen or alleviate pain, and distribution of the pain. (wikidoc.org)
- For example, the pain of pancreatic inflammation may be felt in the back. (medicinenet.com)
- To complicate matters, however, abdominal pain also can occur for unclear reasons without inflammation, distention, or loss of blood supply. (medicinenet.com)
- with increased abdominal pressure during exercise, a hernia could be trapped in the muscle wall, causing pain. (runnersworld.com)
- a sport's hernia is diagnosed when there is pain in a certain location on exam, but a hernia is not detected. (runnersworld.com)
- Five years ago my appendix ruptured, shortly before I had my left ovary removed, and six months after I was diagnosed with a hernia (and repaired) and twisted intestines after phantom pain and some serious weight gain led to exploratory surgery. (wisegeek.com)
- Brady, TX "If you ever get a hernia, don't get the kind of abdominal mesh I have," says Kade. (lawyersandsettlements.com)
- Breath hydrogen tests after fructose dosing revealed that 132 of 245 patients were intolerant to the sugar, but adherence to a low-fructose diet helped to clear up abdominal pain in 88 of the 132 (67.7%) patients, investigators told the American College of Gastroenterology meeting. (medpagetoday.com)
- Women of childbearing age who present with abdominal pain are presumed to have an ectopic pregnancy until proven otherwise. (saem.org)
- This pain could be a sign of an ectopic pregnancy . (tommys.org)
- With abdominal pain on the left side in pregnancy, it could also indicate a cyst or an ectopic pregnancy. (modernmom.com)
- If the ectopic pregnancy happens in the left fallopian tube, you will experience left side abdominal pain, which will grow progressively worse. (modernmom.com)
- I've been tested for all the usual culprits, like gallbladder, and still my pcp can't figure out why I'm having random pain on my right side. (healingwell.com)
- Could this pain be liver related and not gallbladder related? (doctorslounge.com)
- Pathways of pain for the visceral and parietal layer are different and the quality is different as well. (medindia.net)
- One can obtain an idea of the origin of the pain - whether from nerve, spinal, visceral, or soft tissue origin by a careful history, I do not have enough information to ascertain which. (medhelp.org)
- Abdominal visceral pain is induced by hollow viscera or parenchymal viscera walls stretching or by peritoneal stretching. (scielo.br)
- Visceral pain may be induced by tension or stretching of hollow viscera or of the capsule of parenchymal viscera and by peritoneal traction or stretching. (scielo.br)
- Visceral diseases may determine different types of pain: true visceral, referred visceral, localized parietal or referred parietal. (scielo.br)
- Referred visceral pain is located in myotomes and dermatomes supplied by neurons which project from the same medullar segments of the affected viscera 2 . (scielo.br)
- This study aimed at analyzing anatomic, clinical and therapeutic aspects of visceral abdominal pain. (scielo.br)
- Chronic abdominal visceral pain (CAVP) has a significant clinical impact and represents one of the most frequent and debilitating disorders in the general population. (hindawi.com)
- The biggest hallmark of visceral hypersensitivity to watch out for is pain provoked with normally non-painful stimuli. (healthcentral.com)
- In the unstable patient with abdominal pain in whom hemorrhage is diagnosed or highly suspected, typed and crossed blood should be immediately ordered. (saem.org)
- An abdominal strain is a tear or rupture of part of the abdominal muscles, usually at the point where it attaches to the pelvis. (sportsinjuryclinic.net)
- Abdominal Pain begins from below your ribs radiates to your pelvis. (medindia.net)
- This is because most patients with serious abdominal pain are dehydrated. (news-medical.net)
- Steroids and other immunosuppressive medications may increase the probability of ulcers or other potentially serious abdominal complications such as perforation. (chemocare.com)
- What Causes Hip Pain During Pregnancy? (reference.com)
- Lower back pain and pain in the abdominal region are not signs of pregnancy. (answers.com)
- Yes lower back pain and cramping as well as a late period can be all related to pregnancy. (answers.com)
- Very often lower back pain is a part of pregnancy. (answers.com)
- Some women do experience a lower dull sort of pain in their lower back in early pregnancy. (answers.com)
- Watery discharge, butterflies, and lower back pains are not signs of pregnancy. (answers.com)
- i have been pregnant 3 times, and each time i had lower back pain even before my pregnancy had been confirmed. (answers.com)
- It's completely understandable to worry about stomach pain in pregnancy and be anxious about this being a sign of miscarriage . (tommys.org)
- When should I report stomach pain in pregnancy? (tommys.org)
- Pain just under the ribs is common in later pregnancy because your baby is growing and the uterus is pushing up under the ribs. (tommys.org)
- Read about our pregnancy insider's experience of aches and pains during pregnancy . (tommys.org)
- Men may get abdominal pain on the left side due to gonorrhea or ailments of the testes, and females can get the same pain from pregnancy, ovulation, gonorrhea or a miscarriage. (reference.com)
- Abdominal pain during pregnancy can mean anything from ligament stretching to labor. (modernmom.com)
- Knowing what abdominal pain on the left side can mean during pregnancy can help you decide what action to take. (modernmom.com)
- Nature of onset of the pain. (news-medical.net)
- Onset - when did the pain start? (chemocare.com)
- When localized abdominal pain comes on suddenly and becomes progressively worse, it may be an indication of a more serious problem. (health-alliance.com)
- It also includes what makes the pain worse as well as what relieves it. (medicinenet.com)
- Acid-related diseases such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or duodenal ulcers typically show periodicity, that is, a period of weeks or months during which the pain is worse followed by periods of weeks or months during which the pain is better. (medicinenet.com)
- Characteristics of the Pain - What Makes the Pain Worse? (medicinenet.com)
- They may want to know when you noticed the pain, what makes it worse, and whether you have experienced it before. (healthline.com)
- Does this make the pain worse? (chemocare.com)
- by: Anonymous eish today I'm feeling worse, on my right side under my bell it's like I have period pains and when I stand I can be straight up. (twin-pregnancy-and-beyond.com)
- Severe colic signs should not be ignored and may include bloating, lying down and rolling, abdominal distention, and full body sweat. (ivis.org)
- Sharp and constant pain in the stomach can be caused due to a variety of causes, ranging from digestive disorders to infectious diseases. (buzzle.com)
- This is a medicinal herb that has been used very effectively in treating digestive disorders through the years and has a calming effect on the abdominal area. (pioneerthinking.com)
- Cognitive behavior therapy and hypnotherapy improve abdominal pain in children with functional abdominal pain disorders. (aafp.org)
- Rutten JM, Korterink JJ, Venmans LM, Benninga MA, Tabbers MM. Nonpharmacologic treatment of functional abdominal pain disorders: a systematic review. (springer.com)
- What causes pain in the gall bladder area unrelated to gall bladder issues? (reference.com)
- Functional abdominal pain in children and adolescents. (springer.com)
- When does the pain occur? (medicinenet.com)
- Abdominal pain or belly pain can occur due to several underlying pathologies. (news-medical.net)
- Generalized pain can occur with many different illnesses and will usually go away without medical treatment. (webmd.com)
- This is true of caffeine-specific effects but, unfortunately, many of coffee's pain-causing traits, such as its laxative effects, occur with decaf, too. (livestrong.com)
- Bruised abs (or an abdominal muscle contusion) occur after a direct trauma or impact to the stomach muscles. (sportsinjuryclinic.net)
- Stomach pains that mainly occur in the morning on school days. (seattlechildrens.org)
- Does pain occur during menstruation? (emedicinehealth.com)
- Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) in children is defined as at least three episodes of pain that occur over at least three months and affect the child's ability to perform normal activities. (aafp.org)
- Abdominal pain can occur one time, or it can occur repeatedly over several months. (stlukesonline.org)
- When does the pain occur - morning, night, after meals? (rochester.edu)
- How often does the pain occur? (rochester.edu)
- The pain can occur across your entire stomach or settle into one side. (modernmom.com)
- I woke up this morning to blood clots in my stool and moderate abdominal pain slightly to the left of my belly button. (celiac.com)
- Colon cancer often first presents with abdominal pain and blood in stool and thin, ribbon-like stools. (zocdoc.com)
- Possible causes for a child's abdominal pain range from trivial to life threatening, with little difference in the child's complaints. (selfgrowth.com)