Abdominal Pain in Adults (cont.)
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- Abdominal Pain in Adults Overview
- Abdominal Pain in Adults Causes
- Abdominal Pain in Adults Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Abdominal Pain in Adults Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Surgery
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
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Surgery
Some types of abdominal pain require surgical treatment.
- If the patient's pain comes from an infected internal organ, such as the appendix or gallbladder,
they will be admitted to a hospital and will need surgery.
- Bowel obstruction sometimes requires surgery, depending on what is causing the obstruction.
- If the patient's pain comes from a ruptured or perforated organ, such as the bowel or stomach, they will need immediate surgery and will be taken directly to an operating room.
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