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  2. Appendicitis - Wikipedia

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    Children: Gastroenteritis, mesenteric adenitis, Meckel's diverticulitis, intussusception, Henoch–Schönlein purpura, lobar pneumonia, urinary tract infection (abdominal pain in the absence of other symptoms can occur in children with UTI), new-onset Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, pancreatitis, and abdominal trauma from child abuse ...

  3. Fecalith - Wikipedia

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    It is also called appendicolith when it occurs in the appendix and is sometimes concurrent with appendicitis. [1] They can also obstruct diverticula. It can form secondary to fecal impaction. A fecaloma is a more severe form of fecal impaction, and a hardened fecaloma may be considered a giant fecalith. The term is from the Greek líthos=stone. [2]

  4. Gastroenteritis - Wikipedia

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    Gastroenteritis, also known as infectious diarrhea, is an inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract including the stomach and intestine. [8] Symptoms may include diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. [1] Fever, lack of energy, and dehydration may also occur. [2] [3] This typically lasts less than two weeks. [8]

  5. Stomach pain isn't the only symptom of appendicitis -- here ...

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    Appendicitis is odd because the appendix doesn’t have a purpose, but a blockage in the lining of the appendix can result in infection and multiply. Stomach pain isn't the only symptom of ...

  6. Acute abdomen - Wikipedia

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    Common causes of an acute abdomen include a gastrointestinal perforation, peptic ulcer disease, mesenteric ischemia, acute cholecystitis, appendicitis, diverticulitis, pancreatitis, and an abdominal hemorrhage. However, this is a non-exhaustative list and other less common causes may also lead to an acute abdomen. [2]

  7. Mild appendicitis symptoms can be safely treated with ... - AOL

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    A new analysis found that outpatient management of appendicitis with antibiotics is safe for selected patients, which may allow people to avoid hospitalization

  8. Abdominal pain - Wikipedia

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    Common causes of pain in the abdomen include gastroenteritis and irritable bowel syndrome. [2] About 15% of people have a more serious underlying condition such as appendicitis, leaking or ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, diverticulitis, or ectopic pregnancy. [2] In a third of cases, the exact cause is unclear. [2]

  9. These Conditions May Be Behind Why Your Stomach Hurts ... - AOL

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    Abdominal pain covers a slew of issues including food poisoning, appendicitis, hernia, and more. Here, doctors detail common reasons why your stomach hurts. These Conditions May Be Behind Why Your ...