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Abdominal Colic
Hi,
I've been experiencing colic and frequent vomiting. I don't know what causes this. I'm thinking maybe its a symptoms for a colon diseases, ulcer, appendicitis, or kidney stone. Don't know what I'm talking about. But yes, this is what possible the causes. Do you recommend any medication and what specialist do I need to attend with? Is it Gastroenterologist? Is CT Scan necessary? Thanks in advance. Your advice is much appreciated.
Its a most common complaint a general surgeon encounter in his opd...
Of course taking proper history (by few questions) and then examination and investigation can b sufficient in most of the patients...dont directly jump for a CT scan
First investigation we general surgeon advise is USG of the abdomen
Next Steps
consult a general surgeon
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