Diffuse abdominal pain

Background

Classification by Abdominal pain location

Side-by-side comparison of quadrants and regions.
Chart of commonly reported referred pain sites.
RUQ pain Epigastric pain LUQ pain
Flank pain Diffuse abdominal pain Flank pain
RLQ pain Pelvic pain LLQ pain

Clinical Features

  • Diffuse abdominal pain

Differential Diagnosis

Diffuse Abdominal pain

Extra-abdominal Sources of Abdominal pain

Evaluation

Workup

Diagnosis

Management

  • Treat underlying disease process
  • Opioid pain medication (e.g. morphine) may improve localization of physical exam

Disposition

  • Disposition per underlying disease process

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