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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Abdominal Pain Diagnosis

Health Encyclopedia: Abdominal Pain Diagnosis

Definition

There are clues to diagnosing the cause and severity of abdominal pain. See abdominal pain for a detailed discussion of the potential causes and what to do for your symptoms.


Alternative Names

Stomachache


Information

Abdominal pain can represent many different types of problems besides a simple stomachache. It can even be from pain in the pelvis (like menstrual cramps), back (like kidney stones), or chest (like a heart attack or heartburn). Some of the...

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Expert & Community Posts

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CDHNF's Webcast for Families Affected by IBD
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...Due to the fact that most children present with "abdominal pain" as the chief complaint it can... Read more »

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Q&A: Do I Need Another Colonoscopy?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...heart disease. Last week, I was hospitalized with abdominal pain, diarrhea and rectal bleeding.... Read more »

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8/13/07 #8 - Is there any such thing as abdominal migraine?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...gastrointestinal symptoms - nausea and vomiting and sometimes abdominal pain. The cause of... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: What is Water Brash?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...would not be unusual to have lingering complaints of abdominal pain, nausea or weight loss. One... Read more »

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9/17/07 #7 - Bouts of abdominal pain, nausea and occasional vomiting?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...long as I can remember I have been having bouts of abdominal pain, nausea and occasionally... Read more »

Health Guide

Abdominal Migraine
...five- to nine-years-old, but can occur in adults as well. Abdominal Migraine consists primarily of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. It was recognized as a form of Migraine disease as links... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Symptoms
...absolute proof that the child is UTI-free.)Abdominal and low back pain may be present.Vomiting and abdominal pain (usually in infants).Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes)... Read more »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Treatment
...encourage young adults who are asymptomatic to have their gallbladders removed.Gallstones and Severe Abdominal PainGallstones are the most common cause for hospital admissions of patients with... Read more »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Diagnosis
DiagnosisThe diagnostic challenge posed by gallstones is to be sure that abdominal pain is caused by stones and not by some other condition. Ultrasound or other imaging techniques usually detect... Read more »
Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms
...study found that many women complain of abdominal swelling and pain at least 6 - 12 months before a diagnosis.Only around 20% of ovarian cancers are found at an early stage. Paying attention to... Read more »

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