Abdominal Pain (Acute)

Assessment and initial management of acute abdomen.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Emergency MedicineGastroenterologySurgery

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Abdominal pain - acute
National
NICE guideline [NG188]
National
Royal College of Emergency Medicine: Guidelines for the management of acute pain in emergency situations
National
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network: Management of Acute Abdominal Pain
National
Abdominal pain - acute | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
Local
Clinical Practice Guidelines: Abdominal pain - acute (Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne)
Local