(R10.0) Acute abdomen

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23 345 584 in individuals diagnosis acute abdomen confirmed
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17 791 deaths with diagnosis acute abdomen

Diagnosis acute abdomen is diagnosed Women are 21.79% more likely than Men

9 129 174

Men receive the diagnosis acute abdomen

5 088 (less than 0.1%)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis acute abdomen

12 703 (less than 0.1%)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease acute abdomen - Men aged 10-14 and Women aged 15-19

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
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in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features acute abdomen

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Acute abdomen - what does this mean

Acute abdomen is a medical emergency that occurs when there is severe abdominal pain caused by a sudden and serious illness, such as appendicitis, pancreatitis, or peritonitis. it is usually accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and fever, and requires immediate medical attention.

What happens during the disease - acute abdomen

Acute abdomen is a condition that is characterized by sudden and severe abdominal pain. it is caused by a variety of underlying conditions, including infection, inflammation, trauma, obstruction, or ischemia. these conditions can lead to a variety of symptoms including severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal distention. the pathogenesis of acute abdomen involves a disruption of the normal functioning of the abdominal organs leading to inflammation, infection, and/or ischemia, which can result in pain, distention, and other symptoms.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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8 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Acute abdomen - Prevention

Acute abdomen is best prevented by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, such as exercising regularly, eating a balanced diet, avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, and seeking medical attention for any abdominal pain that lasts for more than a few days. additionally, it is important to practice good hygiene and to get vaccinated against certain infections that can cause acute abdomen.

Specified forms of the disease

(Q62.0) Congenital hydronephrosis
(Q62.1) Atresia and stenosis of ureter
(Q62.2) Congenital megaloureter
(Q62.3) Other obstructive defects of renal pelvis and ureter
(Q62.4) Agenesis of ureter
(Q62.5) Duplication of ureter
(Q62.6) Malposition of ureter
(Q62.7) Congenital vesico-uretero-renal reflux
(Q62.8) Other congenital malformations of ureter