ABDOMINAL PAIN(ADULT)
cause :what is it? typical symptoms
Gastroenteritis : Infection of the stomach or intestines. Nausea, vomiting,diarrhea, cramping, muscle aches, slight fever.
Heartburn : Also known as GERD(Gastroesophagealreflux disease),the movement of acid up into and through the oesophaus,which connects the throat upright to the stomach,can lead to ulcer.Burning upper abdominal pain,worse when lying flat or bending over,particularly soon after meals,releived by antacids or sitting.
Irritable bowel syndrome: Alternating diarrhea and constipation, sometimes occurring during periods of anxiety.abdominal Cramping, diarrhea,constipation, with minimal pain,no fever.
Ulcer: Severe irritation of the stomach or intestinal lining.Burning upper abdominal pain that is worse when lying down,sometimes releived by lying down,antacids and made worse by aspirin or drugs such as ibuprofen.
Appendicitis: Infection or inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch of the large intestine. Pain in the lower right part of the abdomen, low grade fever (less than 101 degrees F)
Hepatitis : Infection or inflammation of the liver,can be caused by viruses or by heavy long-term drinking. Weakness, fatigue, right upper abdominal pain, jaundice (skin taking on a yellowish appearence)
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Diverticulitis: Infection of pockets of the large intestine..Fever, pain in lower left part of the abdomen,constipation, nausea, vomiting,sometimes blood in the stool
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Cholecystitis :Gallstones. Fever, right upper abdominal pain, sometimes pain in right shoulder, nausea
vomiting, chills, sometimes jaundice, dark urine
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Pancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas with history of heavy drinking or gallstones.Pain in the upper
abdomen, sometimes in the back, nausea, vomiting sometimes weakness and rapid heart rate
Ureteral stone: Passing of a kidney stone into one of the ureters ..Pain usually begins in side, accompanied by painful urination and blood in the urine can lead to fever
Ectopic pregnancy: Presence of a growing fetus outside the uterus(in women) usually in the fallopian tubes. Missed menstrual period, severe lower abdominal pain that appears suddenly
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Pelvic inflammatory dsease: Inflammation of the reproductive tract that results from past sexually (in women) transmitted diseases, Severe pain in the lower abdomen, fever, chills,vaginal discharge, painful sexual intercourse
Ulcerative colitis Inflammation of the rectum and colon. Low-grade fever (less than 101 degrees F), some pain in lower abdomen, blood may appear in stools, sometimes weight loss
Crohn’s disease: Inflammation of the entire gastrointestinal system (can occur from mouth to rectum) Low-grade fever (less than 101 degrees F), pain in lower right part of the abdomen that is often
relieved by defecation of stools that are soft and not well formed.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture: A tear of the aorta, the largest blood vessel in the body. Acute pain anywher ebetween the chest and lower abdomen, weakness,rapid heartbeat, sometimes,a pulsing mass can be felt
Bowel infarction: Failure of blood to get to part of the intestine leading to death of part of the intestine,often associated with a history of abdominal surgery.Weakness, rapid heartbeat, distended belly, pain is all over the abdomen.surgery is necessary
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Peritonitis: An infection of the lining of the abdomen. Severe pain that worsens with movement, fever,rigidity
Bowel obstruction: A blockage in theintestines. Nausea, vomiting, sometimes constipation,distended belly
extreme discomfort
Heart attack : Blockage in one of the arteries feeding the heart,leading to death of part of the heart muscle Pain is very severe in the chest or very high in the abdomen, possibly in the jaw or left shoulder and
elbow, sweating
