Right Upper Pain: Hepatitis, Cholecystitis, Pneumonia, Costochondritis, Biliary Colic
Upper Abdominal Pain: Gastric Ulcer, Acute Pancreatitis, Myocardial Infarction, Acid Reflux
Right Lower Pain: Diverticulitis, Pyelonephritis, Kidney Stones, Acute Appendicitis, Ovarian Cyst, Hernia
Left Upper Pain: Splenomegaly, Splenic Infarction or Infection, Hepatitis
Lower Abdominal Pain: Acute Urinary Retention, Cystitis, Uterine Fibroids
Left Lower Pain: Diverticulitis, Pyelonephritis, Kidney Stones, Hernia
Possible diseases by the location of abdominal pain. Image provided by Heho Health
Common Descriptions of Abdominal Pain Include:
- Gradual dull pain, cramping, sharp stabbing pain; pain in one specific area or localized pain.
- Duration of pain: Several days or a few hours?
You can explain the condition of your abdominal pain to the doctor. Image provided by Flickr
If you have any of the following symptoms, be sure to inform your doctor as they can aid in diagnosis:
- Black or red stool, diarrhea, or watery stool?
- Loss of appetite, vomiting, or fever?
Communicating these details to your doctor can help quickly and accurately address your abdominal pain!
