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๐ Age-Specific Abdominal Red Flags
Neonates (0-28d): Bilious vomiting โ Volvulus
Infants (2mo-2yr): Intermittent pain + leg drawing โ Intussusception
Children (2-10yr): Periumbilical โ RLQ migration โ Appendicitis
Adolescents/Adults: Amenorrhea + pain โ Ectopic pregnancy
Elderly (>65yr): ANY new abdominal pain โ Assume surgical until proven otherwise