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Abdominal pain can have many causes. Often the specific symptoms help determine the cause of the pain.
Cause
Most common symptoms
Gastrointestinal problems, such as constipation, gallbladder disease, bowel obstruction, pancreatitis, appendicitis, gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or diverticulitis
Food poisoning
Urinary problems, such as a kidney stone, kidney disease, kidney infection, or bladder infection
Dietary, such as lactose intolerance or food allergy
Inflammatory disease, such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
Irritable bowel syndrome
Ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage
Infection with a parasite, such as giardia
Reproductive problems, such as endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Sickle cell disease
Blood vessel problems, such as an aortic aneurysm or peripheral arterial disease
Hernias, such as hiatal, inguinal, or umbilical
Current as of: March 22, 2026
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC StaffClinical Review BoardAll Ignite Healthwise, LLC education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
Clinical Review BoardAll Ignite Healthwise, LLC education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
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