Abdominal Pain, Is it Diverticulitis?

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Different kinds of abdominal pain:

Sharp, constant abdominal pain radiating to the back and chest. Fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating, clammy skin. May be Pancreatitis. Call physician. Cause is usually heavy drinking or gall bladder disease. Merck Manual says "To control chronic pancreatitis, avoid alcohol and fatty foods."

Note: Only your doctor can diagnose illness. We merely report findings in medical journals.

Severe cramping pain that is usually worse on the left side of the abdomen; chills, fever, nausea, history of constipation. Diverticulitis. Call physician. Merck Manual--"Although you should eat low-bulk foods during the inflammatory period, a high-fiber diet may be preventative."

Sharp pain in the side that moves toward the groin and/or abdomen; frequent urges to urinate. Blocked flow of urine, painful urination, cloudy or foul-smelling urine, blood in urine. Fever and chills, nausea and vomiting, heavy sweating. Possible kidney stones. Call physician.

Pain radiating from below the breastbone into the neck and arms. Heartburn, vomiting, belching, bloating. Difficulty swallowing. Possible hiatal hernia. Call physician. Avoiding smoking and alcohol, eating smaller meals, and not eating within two hours of going to bed may alleviate symptoms.

Crampy pain in the pelvic area during menstruation (menstrual cramps.) Medical texts suggest aspirin or ibuprofen.

Extremely severe abdominal pain with or without other acute symptoms. Call physician. Could be an emergency condition. Call 911.

Abdominal Pain, Is it Diverticulitis? Bibliography

Merck Manual