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RECURRENT ABDOMINAL PAIN
     

Abdominal discomfort that has occured on more than one day in the past month may be a symptom of a digestive tract disorder or, less commonly, of a urinary tract problem. It is important to consult your doctor if you experience recurrent attacks of abdominal pain even if they are short-lived.
 
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Where is the pain mainly felt?

Below the waist
Is pain accompanied by bouts of diarrhea &/or constipation?

Diarrhea &/or constipation
POSSIBLE CAUSES
It is possible that you have a chronic intestinal condition, such as CROHN'S DISEASE, ULCERATIVE COLITIS, or IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, or an intestinal infection, such as GLARDIASIS. However, the possibility of COLORECTAL CANCER also needs to be ruled out.
MEDICAL HELP
Make an appointment to see your doctor.
No change in bowel habit
Does either of the following apply?

You have lost over 10 LB (4 kg) in weight in the past 10 weeks
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Recurrent abdominal pain in association with weight loss or blood in the feces may be the result of a chronic intestinal condition, for eg., DIVERTICULOSIS, CROHN'S DISEASE, or ULCERATIVE COLITIS. However, the possibility of COLORECTAL CANCER needs to be excluded.
MEDICAL HELP
Make an appointment to see your doctor.
You have noticed blood in your feces
Neither

Does you have either of the following symptoms?

Swelling in the groin
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Such symptoms suggest the possibility of a HERNIA.
MEDICAL HELP
Make an appointment to see your doctor.
Discomfort in the groin made worse by lifting or coughing
Neither

Does you have any of the following symptoms?

Blood in the urine
POSSIBLE CAUSES
You may have a urinary tract infection, such as CYSTITIS or PYELONEPHRITIS. However, there is also the slight possibility of a BLADDER TUMOR or KIDNEY CANCER.
MEDICAL HELP
Call your doctor within 24 hrs.
Painful urination
Frequent urination
None of the above
Are you female or male?

Female Refer chart on 'LOWER ABDOMINAL PAIN IN WOMEN'
Male
Above the waist
What kind of pain have you been experiencing?

Burning central chest pain when you bend or lie down
POSSIBLE CAUSES
NONULCER DYSPEPSIA or GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX may cause this type of upperr abdominal pain.
MEDICAL HELP
Make an appointment to see your doctor.
Pain that is relieved by antacids
Pain in the upper right abdomen that may spread to the back
POSSIBLE CAUSE
GALLSTONES are a possible cause.
MEDICAL HELP
Make an appointment to see your doctor.
None of the above

Does either of the following apply?

Your appetite is poor
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Your symptoms may be due to a PEPTIC ULCER. STOMACH CANCER is also a remote possibility.
MEDICAL HELP
Make an appointment to see your doctor.
Your have lost over 10 LB (4 kg) in weight in the past 10 weeks
 
Neither

Are you currently taking any prescribed or over-the-counter medication?

Medication
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Your symptoms may be a side effect of the medication.
MEDICAL HELP
Make an appointment to see your doctor. Stop taking any over-the-counter medicines but continue to take prescribed medication unless advised to stop by your doctor.
No medication If you cannot identify a possible cause for your recurrent abdominal pain from this chart, make an appointment to see your doctor.
     
     

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