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Acute abdominal pain

R Stone1

  • 1Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group, Inc, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA.

Lippincott'S Primary Care Practice
|August 26, 1998
PubMed
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Abdominal pain is a common complaint in clinics and emergency departments. This guide helps differentiate causes of acute abdominal pain through evaluation, examination, and diagnostic studies.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Clinical Diagnosis

Background:

  • Abdominal pain is a frequent reason for medical visits, comprising up to 40% of ambulatory care and 5-10% of emergency department presentations.
  • Acute, subacute, and chronic abdominal pain have diverse etiologies.
  • Effective differentiation of pain sources is crucial for timely and accurate patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the systematic approach to evaluating patients with acute abdominal pain.
  • To aid clinicians in differentiating between various common causes of acute abdominal pain.
  • To provide guidance on diagnostic studies and initial management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common causes of acute abdominal pain including cholecystitis, pancreatitis, appendicitis, ectopic pregnancy, diverticulitis, gastritis, and gastroenteritis.

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  • Emphasis on history-taking, physical examination, and diagnostic workup.
  • Discussion of relevant laboratory and imaging studies.

    • Main Results:

    • The article provides a framework for diagnosing acute abdominal pain based on clinical presentation.
    • Key differentiating features for common abdominal pathologies are discussed.
    • Guidance on appropriate diagnostic testing and initial treatment is offered.

    Conclusions:

    • A structured approach to history, physical exam, and diagnostics is essential for managing acute abdominal pain.
    • Understanding the differential diagnoses of common abdominal conditions improves patient outcomes.
    • This review serves as a resource for clinicians managing patients with acute abdominal pain.