Abdominal pain in adults ( Men ) : Triage

Abdominal pain is a prevalent complaint among adult men, constituting a substantial proportion of healthcare visits and hospital admissions. It ranks as one of the most frequent reasons for seeking medical care, accounting for approximately 5-10% of all emergency department visits in the United States. Epidemiological studies indicate that about 20-40% of adults experience abdominal pain annually, with a significant portion of these cases involving men.

While abdominal pain is a common symptom across both genders, there are notable differences in its prevalence and underlying causes among men. Lower abdominal pain, for instance, is reported to affect up to 25% of adult men at some point in their lives. The incidence of acute abdominal pain severe enough to require hospitalization is estimated at around 1 in 1,000 adults per year, with men being slightly less likely than women to be hospitalized for this issue.