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anatomical landmarks, digestive system, abdominal organs, abdominal quadrants, appendicitis, kidney function, stomach pain, pain, abdomen, belly ache, abdominal cramps, acute abdomen, abdominal pain is pain that feel anywhere between chest, groin, the stomach region, belly, many organs, in the abdomen, pain, in the abdomen, originate from any one of them, organs related to digestion, the stomach, end, the esophagus, large intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, aorta, a large blood vessel that runs straight down the inside, the abdomen, appendix, an organ, in the lower right abdomen that no longer serves much function, kidneys, two bean shaped organs that lie deep, the abdominal cavity, pain, originate from somewhere else, chest, pelvic region, generalized infection affecting many parts of body, flu, strep throat, intensity, the pain, does not always reflect the seriousness, the condition causing the pain, severe abdominal pain, from mild conditions, gas, cramping of viral gastroenteritis, relatively mild pain, no pain present, life-threatening conditions, cancer, the colon, early appendicitis many different conditions, cause abdominal pain, key, must seek medical care right away, in many cases, simply wait, use home care remedies, call doctor at a later time only symptoms persist, causes, excessive gas, chronic constipation, lactose intolerance, milk intolerance, viral gastroenteritis, stomach flu, irritable bowel syndrome, sensitive stomach, intermittent episodes of diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, indigestion, gastroesophageal reflux, ulcers, cholecystitis, inflammation, the gallbladder, gallstones, appendicitis, inflammation, the appendix, diverticular disease, inflammation of small pouches that form, in the large intestines, diverticulitis, bowel obstruction, pain, nausea, bloating, vomiting, inability to pass gas, stool, food allergy, food poisoning, salmonella, shigella, hernia, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, pancreatitis, inflammation, the pancreas, intussusception, telescoping intestines, uncommon, serious possible cause of pain in an infant who drawing his, knees, chest, crying to indicate the pain, dissecting abdominal aortic aneurysm, bleeding, wall, the aorta, parasite infections, giardia, sickle cell crisis, crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, two different types of inflammatory bowel disease, an inflamed organ, in the abdomen ruptures, leaks fluid, not only have excruciating pain, abdomen, very stiff, board-like, likely have a fever, occurs, have peritonitis, due to an infection spreading, in the abdominal cavity, ruptured organ, appendix, medical emergency, in infants, prolonged unexplained crying, "colic", abdominal pain, end, the passage of gas, stool, colic, in the evening, cuddling, rocking the child, bring some relief, abdominal pain that occurs, menstruation from menstrual cramps, indicate a problem, reproductive organ, conditions endometriosis, tissue, uterus is displaced to somewhere else, pelvic wall, ovaries, uterine fibroids, thick bands of muscular, fibrous tissue, in the uterus, ovarian cysts, ovarian cancer, rare, pelvic inflammatory disease, pid, infection, the reproductive organs, a sexually transmitted disease, abdominal pain, an organ, in the chest, lungs, pneumonia, heart, a heart attack, stem, a muscle strain, in the abdominal muscles, cancer, the colon, stomach, pancreas, serious but uncommon causes, abdominal pain, more unusual causes, abdominal pain, type of emotional upset, somatization disorder, reflected, physical discomfort, recurrent abdominal pain, strep throat in children, cause abdominal pain, mild pains, sip water, clear fluids, avoid solid food, the first few hours, has been vomiting, wait 6 hours, eat small amounts of mild foods, pain is high up in abdomen, occurs after meals, antacids, provide some relief, heartburn, indigestion, avoid citrus, high-fat foods, fried, greasy foods, tomato products, caffeine, alcohol, carbonated beverages, try h2 blockers, tagamet, pepcid, zantac, available over the counter, of these medicines worsen pain, call doctor right away, avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, narcotic pain medications, health care provider prescribes them, pain is not related to liver, try acetaminophen, tylenol, have sudden, sharp abdominal pain, have chest, neck, shoulder pain, vomiting blood, have blood in stool, maroon, dark, tarry black, rigid, hard abdomen that is tender to touch, unable to pass stool, vomiting, call doctor, bloating that persists, more than 2 days, diarrhea, more than 5 days, abdominal discomfort that lasts one week, longer, fever, over 100°f, adults, 100.4°f, children, pain, a burning sensation, urinate, frequent urination, pain in shoulder blades, nausea, pain that develops, pregnancy, pregnancy, prolonged poor appetite, unexplained weight loss, from medical history, physical examination, try, the cause of abdominal pain, knowing the location of pain, its time patten, fever, fatigue, general ill feeling, nausea, vomiting, changes in stool, physical examination, pain is localized to a single area, point tenderness, whether it is diffuse, checking, pain is related to inflammation, the peritoneum, peritonitis, health care provider finds evidence of peritonitis, abdominal pain classified, an "acute abdomen", require surgery right away, ask the following questions, abdominal pain, the pain all over, diffuse, generalized, specific location, what part, the abdomen is affected, lower, upper, right, left, middle, around the navel, the pain severe, sharp, cramping, persistent, constant, periodic, changing intensity over minutes, does the pain awaken at night, similar pain in past, how long has each episode lasted, how often, have the pain, minutes following meals, 2 to 3 hours after meals, getting increasingly more severe, menstruation, dysmenorrhea, does the pain go into back, middle, the back, below the right shoulder blade, groin, buttocks, legs, does the pain get worse after lying on the back, does the pain get worse after eating, drinking, after greasy foods, milk products, alcohol, does the pain get worse after stress, after straining efforts, does the pain get better after eating, a bowel movement, does the pain get better after milk, antacids, what medications, recent injury, pregnant, diagnostic tests, barium enema, upper gi, small bowel series, blood, urine, stool tests, endoscopy of upper gi, gastrointestinal, tract, egd, ultrasound, the abdomen, x-rays, the abdomen, prevention of many types of abdominal pain, eat small meals more frequently, make sure that meals, well-balanced, high in fiber, eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, limit foods that produce gas, drink plenty of water each day, exercise regularly, prevention of symptoms from heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease, quit smoking, lose weight, finish eating at least 2 hours, go to bed, after eating, stay upright, at least 30 minutes, elevate the head of bed, american academy of pediatrics subcommittee on chronic abdominal pain, chronic abdominal pain in children, pediatrics, 115(3), 812-815, d'agostino j, common abdominal emergencies in children, emerg med clin north am, 20(1), 139-153.