March 9th, 2015
Abdominal pain is common, but when it takes an acute form, it could be a warning of some underlying problem or an intra-abdominal disease. The pain may set off suddenly and be so severe that requires the patient to seek medical advice. In most cases, severe abdominal pain may indicate gangrene and perforation of the gut.
Abdominal pain could be a cause for serious concern in young children or old people and those taking immune-suppressant medications. Those suffering from HIV infection may also experience severe abdominal pain. Other causes may include:
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Besides these causes, women may experience abdominal pain from:
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Infants may suffer from acute abdominal pain in different conditions, including:
While persistent, severe pain is the prime symptom of an abdominal problem, it may be accompanied by a feeling of tenderness in the abdomen. This could cause contraction of abdominal muscles, making them rigid. Sometimes the patient may suffer from fever from acute abdominal pain.
Blood tests and urine analysis are done to diagnose the root cause of the problem. When a patient suffers from extreme pain in the abdomen, the doctor may require a deeper analysis of the different structures in and around the abdomen. This may be performed with the help of an ultrasound, MRI scan, CT scan, angiography, bladder, kidney, and ureter X-rays, and endoscopy.
Treatment of Acture Abdomen will depend on the underlying cause of the problem. It is best to avoid taking any over-the-counter painkillers when you experience acute abdominal pain without consulting your doctor.
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