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==Who is at risk for abdominal angina?== | ==Who is at risk for abdominal angina?== | ||
Abdominal angina is extremely rare, and the risk factor is not clear. Epidemiological studies show it is associated with the following factors. | |||
:*Age: Age older than 60 years increases the risk of getting abdominal angina. | |||
:*Sex: Females outnumber males by approximately 3 to 1. | |||
:*Race: No data demonatrates the relationship between race and the incidence of abdominal angina. | |||
==How to know you have abdominal angina?== | ==How to know you have abdominal angina?== |
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What is abdominal angina?
How do I know if I have abdominal angina and what are the symptoms of abdominal angina?
- Abdominal pain: The classic pain is located in midepigastric or central, develops 10-15 minutes after eating. Some pain may described as cramplike or a dull ache and be poorly localized.
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Bloating
- Vomiting
Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
Who is at risk for abdominal angina?
Abdominal angina is extremely rare, and the risk factor is not clear. Epidemiological studies show it is associated with the following factors.
- Age: Age older than 60 years increases the risk of getting abdominal angina.
- Sex: Females outnumber males by approximately 3 to 1.
- Race: No data demonatrates the relationship between race and the incidence of abdominal angina.
How to know you have abdominal angina?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for abdominal angina?
Directions to Hospitals Treating abdominal angina
Prevention of abdominal angina
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Sources
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/188618-overview
http://askdrwiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Abdominal_angina