Pain in the abdomen is frequently a symptom
of trival disorder, but it may also point to
a serious illness. It can arise from
disorders of the digestive system, the
urinary system, for abdominal pain in
children.
Immediate treatment:
Rest, taking fluids only.
When to
consult a doctor
Immediately if:
• The pain is unchanged, or getting worse
after a few hours.
• The sufferer is, or may be, pregnant
• The pain is associated with vomiting,
bleeding or abnormal periods
• The sufferer has had previous abdominal
disorder such as duodenal ulcer, suspected
appendicitis or cholecystitis.
• The pain is servere and interfering with
sleep and the ability to work.
• The sufferer is elderly or very young
(under six). In such cases even slight
abdominal pain may have a serious underlying
cause.
Possible
causes
Digestive disorders
Pain may be in the upper or lower abdomen,
and associated with taking food, vomiting,
nausea or diarrhea.
Urinary disorders
Pain is felt in the lower abdomen, and also
over the kidneys (in the back below the
ribs) or in the genetalia. There may be
blood in the water, frequent urination or
burning pain on passing water.
Disorders of the female genetalia system
Pain is usually in the lower abdomen and
also in the lower back area. There may be
abnormalities of the periods, discharge, or
abdominal bleeding from the virgina.
