Abdominal Surgery

Abdominal Surgery

The abdomen (commonly called as belly) is the anatomical space between thorax and pelvis. It contains all digestive organs including stomach, small and large intestines, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder. Abdominal pain can arise from the organs within or adjacent to belly. It can be a cramp, achy, intermittent or even sharp.

Symptoms

Symptoms associated with abdominal pain include bloating, belching, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, loss of appetite, dehydration, a rise in body temperature, vomiting. In severe conditions, bloody stools, persistent vomiting, swelling of the abdomen etc are seen.

Diagnosis

Doctors diagnose abdominal pain by:

• Physical Examinations

• Laboratory tests for bacterial or viral infection

• Imaging tests - MRI, X-Rays, Ultrasound scan

• Colonoscopy

• Endoscopy

• Upper GI