Acute Abdominal Pain

Acute Abdominal Pain

July 5, 2026 · 20 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the approach to acute abdominal pain in pediatrics, including differential diagnoses and initial investigations.

This podcast will discuss acute abdominal pain in pediatrics, with a focus on an approach to this presentation, important differential diagnoses to consider, associated red flags, and initial investigations based on history. The podcast was created by Dr. Stephanie de Waal, a first year Emergency Medicine Resident at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Mel Lewis, a Pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

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