Abdominal Pain
There are many causes for abdominal pain, which can present acutely with severe pain, or have a more gradual / chronic course. Severe pains should be assessed urgently, by your own doctor, or at an Emergency Department. Management of more chronic pains involves investigation to try and identify a cause; a range of treatment options are available.
Appendicectomy
Appendicitis usually presents as an emergency, with abdominal pain. Typically the pain is initially located in the central abdomen, and then as the pain develops moves to the right side. However, some people have persistent or recurrent abdominal discomfort, and may benefit from an elective operation. There may be an overlap with adhesions, non-specific abdominal pain, or IBS (irritable bowel) causing abdominal pain.
Non-specific Abdominal Pain
This refers to abdominal pain where no specific cause can be identified. Surprisingly common, this can cause significant problems and be challenging to treat. A variety of options are available; this condition may be related to irritable bowel.
Adhesions
Adhesions are intra-abdominal scarring, which typically occur after previous surgery or infections within the abdomen, although in some patients adhesions can form spontaneously (referred to as congenital adhesions). Adhesions can cause obstruction of the small bowel, and whilst this will often settle without an operation, surgery is sometimes required to treat this. Adhesions can also be a cause of chronic abdominal pain.
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