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•	Appendicitis

•	Bladder Infection (Cystitis)

•	Bowel Obstruction

•	Cholecystitis

•	Constipation and Impaction

•	Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis

•	Esophagitis

•	Gallstones

•	Gas (Flatulence)

•	Gastritis

•	Gastroenteritis in Adults

•	Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

•	Inguinal Hernia

•	Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

•	Kidney Stones

•	Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

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Understanding New and Severe Abdominal Pain

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The problems that are most likely to explain your discomfort are constipation, gas, or an irritable bowel. Appendicitis is also a possibility. Because severe abdominal pain can come from a serious medical problem such as an infection, you should be examined by your doctor.

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Online Medical Reviewer: LeWine, Howard MD
Date Last Reviewed: 8/2/2006
Date Last Modified: 6/21/2006

Source: from Harvard Health Decision Guides, Harvard Health Publications, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Used with permission of StayWell.

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