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Why Do I Have Abdominal Pain

Health Encyclopedia: Acute Pancreatitis

Treatment

Treatment is aimed at supportive measures such as fluid replacement by intravenous (IV) infusion, pain relief, and withholding food or fluid by mouth (to limit the activity of the pancreas that makes symptoms worse). Occasionally nasogastric suctioning may be required, if there is persistent vomiting or severe pain, or if a paralytic ileus develops.

Recurrent attacks may be prevented by treating the underlying condition.

In some cases, radiologic or endoscopic therapy is ne...

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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 »
Ovarian Cancer: Highlights
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Cirrhosis: Symptoms
...common major complication of cirrhosis, which occurs when fluid accumulates in the abdomen. Fever, abdominal pain, and tenderness when the belly is pressed indicate that the fluid is infected, but... Read more »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Treatment
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