Pain in abdomen
Abdominal pain is a symptom and not a disease by itself. It can be caused by a large number of causes like peptic ulcer, gastritis, gastroenteritis, appendicitis, indigestion, flatulence, intestinal obstruction, intestinal perforation and peritonitis.
First aid
- Place the patient in half sitting position with the head and shoulders well – supported and the lower limbs drawn up a little.
- Apply hot water bottle or bag to the abdomen in the painful area
- Withhold all food.
- Go not give a laxative
- Shift him to a hospital immediately.
