Sharp Upper Abdominal Pain
There are clues to diagnosing the cause and severity of abdominal pain. See
Alternative Names
Stomachache
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Abdominal pain can represent many different types of problems besides a simple stomachache. It can even be from pain in the pelvis (like menstrual cramps), back (like
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Abdominal bloating
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Abdominal distress
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Abdominal distress is any pain or discomfort in the abdomen. The abdominal area is the area between your chest and groin, often referred to as the... Read more »
Abdominal mass
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
An abdominal mass is swelling in one part of the belly area (abdomen).Alternative NamesMass in the abdomenConsiderationsAn abdominal mass is usually... Read more »
Abdominal rigidity
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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