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Abdominal distress

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Alternative Names	Abdominal discomfort
Information	Definition: Any pain or discomfort in the abdomen. See abdominal pain , abdominal bloating , and excessive gas. Many intra-abdominal disease processes can lead to abdominal pain. Depending on the nature and severity of the process, the pain can be chronic or acute, crampy or sharp, and associated with abdominal rigidity, which suggests peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin membrane that lines the abdominal cavity). Any severe abdominal pain should prompt a visit to a physician for thorough evaluation.

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