Topic

Abdominal Pain, Acute

This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on acute abdominal pain and related issues, including acute pelvic pain, appendicitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and pancreatitis. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
Note: See related topic modules on Dyspepsia, Gastroenteritis and Diarrhea in Children, Hepatitis (and Other Liver Diseases), and Urinary Tract Infections/Dysuria.

Abdominal Wall

Oct 01, 2018

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Abdominal Wall Pain: Clinical Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, and Treatment Alg DDx POC

Aorta

Aug 15, 2022

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm CME

Appendix

Apr 15, 2023	—	Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Diagnosing Acute Appendicitis [Cochrane for Clinicians] CME
Mar 15, 2023	—	Diagnosing Appendicitis in Children and Adolescents With Abdominal Pain [Point-of-Care Guides] CME POC
Oct 01, 2020	—	Acute Appendicitis: Computed Tomography for Diagnosis in Adults [Cochrane for Clinicians]
Jul 01, 2018	—	Acute Appendicitis: Efficient Diagnosis and Management Alg
Jan 15, 2016	—	Appendicitis [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
Apr 15, 2010	—	ACEP Releases Guidelines on Evaluation of Suspected Acute Appendicitis [Practice Guidelines]
Apr 15, 2008	—	Diagnosis of Appendicitis: Part II. Laboratory and Imaging Tests [Point-of-Care Guides] Alg POC
Mar 15, 2008	—	Diagnosis of Appendicitis: Part I. History and Physical Examination [Point-of-Care Guides] POC
Jan 01, 2005	—	Imaging for Suspected Appendicitis Alg

Esophagus

Jan 01, 2017	—	Esophageal Cancer Alg PtEd
May 15, 2015	—	Common Questions About the Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease PtEd
May 15, 2010	—	Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease [Point-of-Care Guides] POC
Jan 15, 2009	—	GERD in Adults [Clinical Evidence Handbook] Tool

Gallbladder

May 15, 2014	—	Surgical and Nonsurgical Management of Gallstones Alg PtEd
May 15, 2014	—	Functional Gallbladder Disorder: An Increasingly Common Diagnosis [Editorials]

Intestines

Sep 15, 2023	—	Antibiotics for Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis [Cochrane for Clinicians] CME
Feb 15, 2023	—	Acute Diverticulitis: Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendations From the ACP [Practice Guidelines] CME
Aug 15, 2022	—	Diverticular Disease: Rapid Evidence Review CME DDx
Jul 15, 2022	—	Celiac Disease: Common Questions and Answers CME Alg PtEd
Aug 15, 2021	—	Accuracy of Ultrasonography for the Diagnosis of Small Bowel Obstruction [Medicine by the Numbers]
Aug 15, 2021	—	Diagnosis and Initial Management of Acute Colonic Diverticulitis [Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews]
Jun 15, 2021	—	Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Questions and Answers for Effective Care
Dec 01, 2020	—	Antibiotics for Uncomplicated Diverticulitis [Medicine by the Numbers]
Oct 15, 2020	—	Acute Diverticulitis: Identifying Patients Unlikely to Have Complications [Point-of-Care Guides]
Sep 15, 2020	—	Diverticulitis: Predicting Which Patients with Acute Abdominal Pain Have the Disease [Point-of-Care Guides]
Sep 15, 2018	—	Intestinal Obstruction: Evaluation and Management Alg DDx
Jun 15, 2009	—	ACG Releases Recommendations on the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome [Practice Guidelines]

Kidney/Ureter

Apr 15, 2019	—	Kidney Stones: Treatment and Prevention Alg DDx
Jul 01, 2006	—	Medical Management of Common Urinary Calculi Alg PtEd

Pancreas

Jul 15, 2022	—	Acute Pancreatitis: Rapid Evidence Review CME DDx
Jan 01, 2019	—	Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Severe Acute Pancreatitis [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
Mar 15, 2018	—	Chronic Pancreatitis: Diagnosis and Treatment Alg DDx PtEd
Nov 01, 2014	—	Acute Pancreatitis DDx PtEd
Mar 01, 2008	—	Chronic Pancreatitis [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
Feb 01, 2006	—	Pancreatic Cancer: Diagnosis and Management

Patient Education, Self-Care

May 15, 2014	—	Gallstones [Information from Your Family Doctor] PtEd
May 01, 2013	—	Diverticulitis [Information from Your Family Doctor] PtEd
Sep 01, 2012	—	Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome [Information from Your Family Doctor] PtEd
Dec 01, 2011	—	Preventing Kidney Stones with Diet and Nutrition [Information from Your Family Doctor] PtEd

Jun 15, 2023	—	Acute Abdominal Pain in Adults: Evaluation and Diagnosis CME Alg DDx
Jun 15, 2018	—	Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Children Alg DDx
May 15, 2016	—	Acute Abdominal Pain in Children Alg DDx
Apr 01, 2015	—	Diagnostic Imaging of Acute Abdominal Pain in Adults
Oct 01, 2010	—	Left Lower-Quadrant Pain: Guidelines from the American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria DDx
Sep 15, 2010	—	Updated Guideline on Diagnosis and Treatment of Intra-abdominal Infections [Practice Guidelines]