Abdominal Pain

Abdominal pain has many possible sources, ranging from mild to serious. The most common causes are considered minor and don’t necessarily require immediate medical attention, such as a pulled muscle or indigestion.
In some cases, abdominal pain can be a sign of a serious condition, such as appendicitis, and immediate medical intervention is imperative.
There are three main categories of abdominal pain: acute, chronic, and progressive. Acute abdominal pain lasts a few hours to a few days and typically resolves itself. Chronic abdominal pain can appear in flares and lasts for weeks, months, and even years. This is often a sign of an underlying medical condition. Progressive abdominal pain worsens with time.
Abdominal pain can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:

• Injury to the abdomen
• Pancreatitis
• Appendicitis
• Hepatitis
• Kidney stones
• A UTI or kidney infection
• Ruptured or enlarged spleen
• Ectopic pregnancy
• Endometriosis

Gastrointestinal causes of abdominal pain include:

• Gallstones
• Peptic ulcer
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease
• Hiatal hernia
• Ulcerative colitis
• Diverticulitis
• Crohn’s Disease
• Intestinal obstruction