This study examined the natural history of abdominal pain and factors associated with utilization. 626 adults with abdominal pain were identified from a HMO via a telephone survey. Demographics, characteristics of the pain, social support, psychological d...

Peripheral subcutaneous stimulation has been utilized for a variety of painful conditions affecting the abdominal wall, including sequelae of hernia repair, painful surgical scars, ilio-inguinal neuritis. It has also occasionally been shown to be effective in patients with intractable abdominal ...

... Title : Medic - Abdominal Pain: A Decision Support Program for the Management of Acute Abdominal Pain. (User's Manual). ...

For drug therapy a differentiation of acute and chronic pain is essential. In emergency situations of acute abdominal pain a fast diagnosis is mandatory. Analgesia should be provided as soon as possible. The different groups of analgesics should be used according to their known effects, side effects and contraindications. Postoperative ...

Pelvic Pain; Abdominal Pain; Painful Bladder Syndrome; Interstitial Cystitis; Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Abdominal pain is the most common indication for OGD in children. However, existing studies examining the diagnostic outcomes of OGD in children with abdominal pain are limited. We conducted the current study to examine the diagnostic yield of OGD with biopsy in the evaluation of abdominal ...

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INTRODUCTIONIBS traditionally has been classified by stooling pattern (e.g., diarrhea-predominant). However, other patterns of symptoms have long been recognized, e.g., pain severity. Our objective was to examine the utility of subtyping women with IBS based on pain/discomfort severity as well as predominant bowel pattern.METHODSWomen ...

... peptic ulcer, 5. cholecystitis, 6. pancreatitis, 7. non-specyfic abdominal pain, 8. rare disorders of �acute abdominal�. Although ...

... In the controlled studies of patients with chronic ITP, headache was the ... consisted of arthralgia, dizziness, insomnia, myalgia, shoulder pain, abdominal pain ...

... pain may be a sign of GALLSTONES or CHOLECYSTITIS (infection of the gallbladder). See your doctor. 5. ...

... Do you have abdominal pain that is severe, constant and dull, severe and knife-like, or severe ... 11. Are you a woman who has a constant pain in the lower abdomen along with a ...

... Dry cough (nonproductive) Fever Headache Joint pain ( arthralgia ) Muscle pains Other symptoms that may develop include: Abdominal pain ...

Abdominal pain and spasms are common symptoms in organic gastrointestinal diseases, yet are associated with significant unmet need in terms of recognition and treatment. The aim of this review was to help physicians to understand the pathophysiology and impact to patients of abdominal pain and spasms in ...

Abdominal migraine is a rarely recognized functional intestinal disorder, manifesting as recurrent paroxysmal abdominal pain of neurogenic origin. The authors describe the 9-years old girl referred to the hospital because of chronic paroxysmal abdominal pain. She did not improve after ...

We report the case of a patient presenting with abdominal pain as a result of a thoracic disc prolapse. The literature is reviewed, highlighting the associated morbidity by the often extensive and invasive procedures patients may undergo when a thoracic disc prolapse presents with abdominal pain.

Multiseptate gallbladder, a rare congenital anomaly, can present with recurrent abdominal pain. Ultrasonography is the preferred imaging technique in patients with abdominal pain, especially for the evaluation of the gallbladder. We present the sonographic appearance of a multiseptate gallbladder. PMID:19838987

The Abdominal Pain Diagnostic Program is designed to aid the Independent Duty Hospital Corpsman in diagnosing and treating male patients who present with the chief complaint of acute abdominal pain. The program considers only the five most common causes o...

This report summarizes the experience with the Computer-Assisted Medical Diagnosis of Abdominal Pain project from 1 July 1982 - 30 September 1983. During this period, 30 cases of abdominal pain presenting at sea were reported to the Naval Submarine Medica...

... For example, abdominal pain due to an abdominal penetrating wound could significantly Impair respiratory effort. Another ...

Introduction.? Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair has many advantages over open techniques: adequate visualization of the entire abdominal wall, ease of placement of preperitoneal mesh with adequate overlap, and cosmesis. Intense and activity limiting pain is often one inferior aspect of this repair. We report the case of a patient who was intolerant of ...

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... caused by a bacterial infection. Most people have constant abdominal pain and a fever. Computed tomography or ... location of the abscess, but most people have constant discomfort or pain, feel generally sick (malaise), and ...

A young man with abdominal pain who had radiopaque tablets in his gut is described. Investigations showed the diagnosis of lead poisoning from ayurvedic medicines. PMID:21495890

The thoracic splanchnic nerve block has been used in managing abdominal pain, especially for pains arising from abdominal cancers. A 27-year-old male patient who had a constant abdominal pain was referred to our clinic for pain management but had no ...

The thoracic splanchnic nerve block has been used in managing abdominal pain, especially for pains arising from abdominal cancers. A 27-year-old male patient who had a constant abdominal pain was referred to our clinic for pain management but had no ...

... Accession Number : ADA218267. Title : Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Pain Perception in Abdominal Surgery Patients. ...

... pain and discomfort when the doctor abruptly stops pressing on a localized region of the abdomen) � Leukocytosis ( ...

Laparoscopic Surgery for Appendicitis; Laparoscopic Surgery for Cholecystitis; Laparoscopic Surgery for Ovarian Cysts

Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant; Hepatomegaly; Liver Diseases; Kidney, Polycystic; Abdominal Pain

... of lactose intolerance can include: abdominal pain diarrhea flatulence bloating Symptoms can be mild or severe, usually ...

... if you have any of these symptoms: Foul-smelling vaginal discharge Vomiting Fainting Severe abdominal pain or ...

... other stressors , include behavioral therapy, relaxation exercises and hypnosis. It is very important that the physician, parents, ...

... be heavy. If you experience severe bleeding, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, fever, severe abdominal pain, or any ...

The authors present the case report of a child with abdominal epilepsy who had suffered from abdominal pain for several months under the label of psychogenic pain. The important historical clues were pallor and cold sweating during the paroxysm, followed by lethargy and prolonged sleep. An abnormal ...

... Title : A Comparison of the Usability of Three Versions of a Computerized Medical Diagnostic Assistance Program for Abdominal Pain. ...

Disturbances in family functioning have been identified in youth with chronic pain and are associated with worse child physical and psychological functioning. Assessment measures of family functioning used in research and clinical settings vary. This systematic review summarizes studies investigating relationships among family functioning, pain, and ...

Internal abdominal hernias are a rare entity and may cause unexplained abdominal pain. This report concerns a 46 year old male patient, with a four year history of episodic colicky peristaltic abdominal pains, in whom a left paraduodenal hernia was found at surgical exploration after a negative ...

The clinical and laboratory data for an 8 year old girl with abdominal pain as a presenting manifestation of acute rheumatic fever are reported. An abdominal investigation with ultrasonography carried out at the same time showed free peritoneal fluid. These findings support the proposal that the abdominal ...

... or life in general Chronic worry or anxiety Chest pain Appetite loss Abdominal pain Suicidal thoughts Shortness of breath Unusual muscle pains ...

Abscess, Intra-Abdominal; Abdominal Abscess; Abdomen, Acute; Abdominal Pain; Appendicitis; Rupture; Infection; Intestinal Perforation; Peritonitis; Ileus

Chronic abdominal pain is a common pediatric condition affecting 20% of the pediatric population worldwide. Most children with this disorder are found to have no specific organic etiology and are given the diagnosis of functional abdominal pain. Well-designed clinical trials have found hypnotherapy and guided ...

A 59-year-old woman presents with decreased appetite and abdominal pain. Her symptoms lead to lethargy and weakness. Abdominal pain is a common presentation in the primary care and emergency room setting. She was initially diagnosed with an abscess and treated with antibiotics and drainage. Upon further evaluation ...

Currently, electrical stimulation is utilized to treat morbid obesity, gastroparesis, and diaphragmatic paralysis. Although this technology is in its infancy, numerous case reports and small series appear throughout the literature. Furthermore, electrical stimulation is not relegated to only academic centers and tertiary referral centers. As these technologies continue to ...

Psychophysiological signs of the stress reaction were found in children referred to surgical hospital for the abdominal pain syndrome. It was ascertained that it is expedient to take a comprehensive approach to the detection of the magnitude of a child's stress tension. PMID:2817499

Three versions of a computerized medical diagnostic assistance program for abdominal pain were tested for ease of use, ease of learning, user satisfaction, and time to complete the Pain Site screen. A higher satisfaction rating was associated with visual ...

Vomiting Abdominal pain (may mimic appendicitis or other causes of acute abdominal pain) Muscle pain Lack of appetite Conjunctival injection (red eyes) RMSF is a serious illness...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS); Functional Abdominal Pain; Fibromyalgia; Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS); Myofacial Pain; Chronic Daily Headaches; Migraine Headaches; Chronic Pain

Background: It often is difficult to differentiate IBD from RAP in children. Fecal calprotectin concentration has been proposed as a marker to identify gastrointestinal inflammation and it may be useful in distinguishing organic disease (i.e., IBD) from normals. However, there are scant data regardi...

Suboptimal breathing patterns and impairments of posture and trunk stability are often associated with musculoskeletal complaints such as low back pain. A therapeutic exercise that promotes optimal posture (diaphragm and lumbar spine position), and neuromuscular control of the deep abdominals, diaphragm, and pelvic floor (lumbar-pelvic stabilization) is ...

Abdominal CT scans were reviewed in a series of 53 patients who had abdominal pain without objective physical, radiographic, or laboratory abnormalities. Forty patients presented with abdominal pain alone, while the remaining patients had abdominal pain ...

Chronic abdominal pain affects 10% to 12% of school-aged children. In 90% to 95% of such patients, no organic cause can be elicited. Certain behavioral and personality characteristics are frequently evident in these children. Significant stress is usually present in the families. The goal of the evaluation is education of the child and family about the ...

Many children experience recurrent episodes of abdominal pain, but it is unclear why this occurs. This article reviews our present understanding of this common condition and how it sometimes can relate to diet, inherent pain sensing ability, and the influence of how the parents perceive pain....

Portuguese man-of-war: Abdominal pain Changes in pulse Chest pain Collapse Headache Muscle pain and muscle spasms Numbness and weakness Pain in the arms or legs Raised red...

A middle age lady presented with abdominal pain was diagnosed to have multiple peritoneal and hepatic hydatid cysts on CT scan. Retrospectively she was found to have suffered blunt abdominal trauma.

...abdominal decompression chamber is a hoodlike device used to reduce pressure on the pregnant patient's abdomen for the relief of abdominal pain during pregnancy or labor. (b) Classification. Class III (premarket approval). (c) Date PMA...

Recurrent abdominal pain continues to be one of the most ubiquitous conditions faced by the healthcare team, and has a significant emotional and economic impact. We have moved from considering it a psychological condition to recognizing the physiological and environmental contributions, and consider...

This study was conducted to determine if use of progressive muscle relaxation could decrease pain perception, analgesic use, and anxiety in post-operative abdominal surgery patients. Review of demographic data showed the experimental and control group to ...

Patient gender does not influence the management or diagnosis of acute abdominal pain in the elderly, but affects outcome Some 7. ... Research and Quality (HS11416). More details are in "Does gender influence emergency department management and outcomes in ...

BACKGROUND: We performed a systematic review to examine the diagnostic yield (endoscopic and histologic) of esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) for the evaluation of abdominal pain of unclear etiology in children. We also examined the effect of EGD on change in treatment, quality of life, change in abd...

Vomiting Syndrome; Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome; Abdominal Pain; Chronic Nausea