Abdominal Pain in Small Animals

Question 1

What causes pain in the abdomen?

Answer 1

Distension of a hollow viscous or organ capsule
Inflammation
Ichaemia
Traction

Question 2

What are some abdominal emergencies?

Answer 2

Intestinal obstruction
Pyometra
Dystocia
Gastric Dilation +/- Volvulus (GDV)
Septic Peritonitis
Intussusception
Penetrating Wound
Abdominal Bite/Crush Injury
Uroabdomen
Urethral Obstruction
Bile Peritonitis
Splenic Torsion
Strangulated hernia
Haemorrhage
Mesenteric Torsion

Question 3

What are some disorders that can usually be treated medically?

Answer 3

Pancreatitis
HGE
Gastrointestinal Ulceration
Illeus
Acute Hepatitis
Acute Cholangiohepatitis
Pyelonephritis