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Abdominal Pain
Nothing is more uncomfortable than pain in the abdominal area. It can range from dull or burning to sharp and shooting—and everything in between. Fortunately, the most common types of pain are usually not life threatening and are treatable.
Causes of Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Diverticulitis
Gallbladder Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ulcers
Conditions of the Reproductive System
Treating Abdominal Pain
Caring for Abdominal Pain
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What to do About
Abdominal Pain |
| Mild pain that comes and goes for less than 4 weeks |
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| Pain that comes and goes for more than 4 weeks |
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| Pain with fever, jaundice, dark urine, severe nausea or vomiting, or pale, pasty stools |
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| Sudden sharp, stabbing abdominal pain along with vaginal bleeding, a history of missed or light periods, or pain radiating to the shoulder |
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| Severe, constant abdominal pain after injury |
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| Sudden, very severe pain that lasts longer than 2 hours |
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| Abdominal pain and sudden bright red rectal bleeding, or vomiting of blood or a substance that looks like coffee grounds |
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| Dizziness, light-headedness, rapid pulse, or cool, clammy skin |
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