What is Acute Abdomen?

Description of the disease

Acute abdomen is a condition characterized by sharp pain in the abdominal area, which can be caused by various reasons such as inflammation of the abdominal organs, peritonitis, intestinal obstruction, and other pathologies.

Classification

• Surgical acute abdomen
• Non-surgical acute abdomen

Symptoms

• Sharp pain in the abdomen
• Tension of the abdominal wall
• Nausea and vomiting

Causes

• Infectious diseases of the intestines
• Acute appendicitis
• Pancreatitis

Diagnosis

Various laboratory and instrumental studies, such as complete blood count, ultrasound of the abdominal organs, abdominal X-ray, and others, may be required to establish the diagnosis of acute abdomen.

Treatment

Treatment of acute abdomen depends on its cause and may include conservative therapy, antibiotics, surgical intervention, and other methods.

Prevention

• Proper nutrition
• Avoiding stressful situations
• Promptly seeking medical attention when the first symptoms appear

Doctor

To diagnose, treat, and prevent acute abdomen, it is recommended to consult a surgeon or a therapist.