Abdominal pain
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Synonyms and keywords: Stomach pain; pain - abdomen; belly ache; abdominal cramps; belly ache; stomach ache
Overview
Classification
Acute abdomen | Recurrent | Chronic Functional
Pathophysiology
Causes Based Upon Location
Diffuse Abdominal Pain | Intraperitoneal | Extraperitoneal | Epigastric and Upper Quadrant | Right Upper Quadrant | Right Lower Quadrant | Left Upper Quadrant | Left Lower Quadrant | Pelvic/Hypogastric Region | Causes by Organ System | General Causes
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | X Ray | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies