The Causes, Symptoms And Treatments Of Abdominal Pain

Common Diseases Associated With Abdominal Pain

Abdominal pain might be due to an underlying condition, though many diseases can have similar symptoms, making it hard to narrow down what is responsible for the pain. Irritable bowel syndrome, for instance, may have similar symptoms to cancer, ulcers, bowel obstructions, appendicitis, and gallbladder attacks. Both Crohn’s disease and a right ruptured ovarian cyst can both mimic appendicitis, while kidney stones may be mistaken for diverticulitis. Most cases of abdominal pain are associated with irritable bowel syndrome, which occurs when there is pain but not inflammation.

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