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Abdominal pain is challenging to diagnose because the characteristics can be atypical. It is difficult to determine if lower abdominal pain originates from the lower abdomen or pelvis. Abdominal pain caused by inflammation, such as appendicitis or diverticulitis, is typically worsened by coughing, sneezing or jarring motions, while patients prefer to lie still. Doctors examine patients and may order tests like blood tests, rectal exams, or pelvic exams to determine the cause of abdominal pain.

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Abdominal pain is challenging to diagnose because the characteristics can be atypical. It is difficult to determine if lower abdominal pain originates from the lower abdomen or pelvis. Abdominal pain caused by inflammation, such as appendicitis or diverticulitis, is typically worsened by coughing, sneezing or jarring motions, while patients prefer to lie still. Doctors examine patients and may order tests like blood tests, rectal exams, or pelvic exams to determine the cause of abdominal pain.

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Abdominal pain is caused by inflammation, The diagnosis of the cause of abdominal pain is challenging because the characteristics of the

pain may be atypical.

Technically, the lowermost portion of the area described previously, is the pelvis, which contains the urinary bladder and rectum, as well as the prostate gland in men, and the uterus, Fallopian tubes, and ovaries in women. Practically speaking, it often is difficult to know if lower abdominal pain is coming from the lower abdomen or pelvis. Abdominal pain is caused These latter types of pain are often referred to as functional pain because no recognizable (visible) causes for the pain have been found - at least not yet. What makes the pain worse. Pain due to inflammation (appendicitis, diverticulitis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis) typically is aggravated by sneezing, coughing or any jarring motion. Patients with inflammation as the cause of their pain prefer to lie still.

There are many reasons why you may have pain in your abdomen. People often worry about appendicitis, gallstones, ulcers, infections and pregnancy problems. If examinations and tests are needed, these may include: A rectal exam to check for hidden blood or other problems If you are a man, the doctor may check your penis and scrotum If you are a woman, the doctor may do a pelvic exam to check for problems in your womb (uterus), fallopian tubes and ovaries, and do a pregnancy test A blood test to look for infection (which causes a raised white cell count) or bleeding (which causes a low blood count or haemoglobin) Other blood tests may look at enzymes in the liver, pancreas and heart to sort out which organ may be involved Place a hot water bottle or heated wheat bag on your abdomen. Soak in a warm bath. Take care not to scald yourself. Drink plenty of clear fluids such as water. Reduce your intake of coffee, tea and alcohol as these can make the pain worse. When you are allowed to eat again, start with clear liquids, then progress to bland foods such as crackers, rice, bananas or toast. Your doctor may advise you to avoid certain foods. Get plenty of rest. Try over-the-counter antacids, to help reduce some types of pain. Take mild painkillers such as paracetamol. Please check the packet for the right dose. Avoid aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs unless advised to take them by a doctor. These drugs can make some types of abdominal pain worse.

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