Definition:
Abdominal pain is is a medical condition that is characterized by the occurrence of the pain felt in the abdomen.
Diagnosis:
Diagnosis is made through physical examination and ultrasound.
Treatment:
Treatment includes administration of IV fluids and undergoing treatment to alleviate the pain.
Symptoms and Signs:
Abdominal pain itself is the symptom.
Causes:
It is said to be caused by the inflammation, stretching and distention of an organ or by loss of the blood supply in a certain organ as in the case of ischmic colitis.
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