A COMMON SYMPTOM WITH MANY POSSIBLE CAUSES
Abdominal Pain
A common symptom ranging from mild discomfort to severe pain, with many possible causes including gut, urinary, reproductive and other conditions. Careful evaluation guides targeted treatment.
ABOUT THIS CONDITION
What is Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, with causes ranging from minor and self-limiting to life-threatening. The pain can be sharp, dull, cramping or burning, and may be localised to a specific area or felt across the whole abdomen. Common causes include indigestion, gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, gallstones, urinary infections, kidney stones, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, infections, appendicitis and gynaecological conditions in women. Less commonly, it may be due to serious causes such as bowel obstruction, perforation, pancreatitis or cancer. The site, character, duration and associated symptoms — fever, vomiting, bowel changes, weight loss, jaundice or urinary symptoms — guide the diagnosis. Careful clinical evaluation and targeted investigations help identify the cause and direct treatment. Dr. Patnam Pravallika Reddy provides comprehensive evaluation of abdominal pain at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad.
SIGNS TO WATCH
Common Symptoms
Symptoms that need attention
WHY IT HAPPENS
Causes & Risk Factors
- Indigestion, gastritis and peptic ulcer disease
- Gallstones and gallbladder inflammation
- Urinary tract infections and kidney stones
- Irritable bowel syndrome and constipation
- Appendicitis and other surgical causes
- Gynaecological conditions in women
- Pancreatitis, bowel obstruction and other serious causes
CLINICAL DETAILS
KeyFacts
Detailed history, examination and targeted blood, urine and imaging tests
Important clue to the underlying cause
Cause-specific therapy combined with symptom relief
Severe pain, vomiting blood, rigid abdomen, high fever or fainting need emergency care
Some causes need urgent surgical evaluation
Available at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad — including emergency and inpatient care
HOW WE TREAT IT
Treatment Approach
Systematic Workup with Targeted Therapy
The most effective approach is a systematic workup based on the site, character and associated features of the pain, with targeted investigations and treatment of the underlying cause. Severe or alarming features warrant urgent emergency evaluation.
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Consultation & Assessment
Dr. Pravallika takes a detailed history, examines the abdomen and arranges blood, urine, ultrasound and other targeted tests as needed.
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Treatment Planning
A personalised plan is created based on the most likely cause, severity and any red-flag features.
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Medical Management
Cause-specific therapy, symptom relief, hydration and monitoring; surgical referral for surgical causes.
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Recovery & Follow-up
Regular review to assess response, complete further evaluation if symptoms persist and refer to specialists when needed.
AVAILABLE TREATMENTS
Treatment Options
Cause-Specific Therapy
Treatment is directed at the underlying cause — acid suppression for gastritis, antibiotics for infections, fluids and rest for viral causes, and so on.
Symptom Relief
Safe pain and nausea relief is provided while the workup and definitive treatment proceed.
Hydration and Supportive Care
Adequate oral or intravenous fluids and rest support recovery in many causes of abdominal pain.
Urgent Care for Severe Pain
Severe sudden pain, signs of peritonitis, vomiting blood, high fever or fainting need urgent emergency evaluation and treatment.
Surgical Referral When Needed (Referral for surgical evaluation)
Appendicitis, bowel obstruction, perforation, gallbladder disease and other surgical causes are referred for prompt surgical care.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
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