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I have been having horrible cramping sharp pains in my abdomen . I can t even stand up straight . I ve had this pain for two days now . Monday I came home and ate a bunch of junk food . Right after that I took a nap . When I woke up the pain started and has been nonstop . What does this mean ? Is it serious?
This is serious. The starting and character of the pain is suggestive of Peritonitis. The probable causes are as follows:: Primary peritonitis Perforation of the gastric ulcer Perforation of the small intestine because of Typhoid ot Tuberculosis. Perforated appendicitis. *If the patient is female- Torsion of the Ovarian Cyst, Rupture of the ovarian follicle, Tubal Pregnancy, TO Mass. You need :: X-ray of the abdomen in the standing position for gas under diaphragm Ultrasonography Routine tests of blood, urine, sugar as as per past history. You Need: Admission in the Hospital Intravenous fluids to replenish the third space loss, electrolyte balance, antibiotics and supportive treatment and consent for Surgery if required.
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What Causes A Cramping Sharp Pain In The Abdomen?
This is serious. The starting and character of the pain is suggestive of Peritonitis. The probable causes are as follows:: Primary peritonitis Perforation of the gastric ulcer Perforation of the small intestine because of Typhoid ot Tuberculosis. Perforated appendicitis. *If the patient is female- Torsion of the Ovarian Cyst, Rupture of the ovarian follicle, Tubal Pregnancy, TO Mass. You need :: X-ray of the abdomen in the standing position for gas under diaphragm Ultrasonography Routine tests of blood, urine, sugar as as per past history. You Need: Admission in the Hospital Intravenous fluids to replenish the third space loss, electrolyte balance, antibiotics and supportive treatment and consent for Surgery if required.