Abdominal Pain (Acute)

Assessment and initial management of acute abdomen.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)

Last reviewed: 21 October 2025

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Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Abdominal pain - acute

NICE guideline [NG188]

Royal College of Emergency Medicine: Guidelines for the management of acute pain in emergency situations

Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network: Management of Acute Abdominal Pain

Abdominal pain - acute | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE

Clinical Practice Guidelines: Abdominal pain - acute (Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne)