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Abdominal pain


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Picture of abdominal areas where pain may occur

Generalized pain occurs in two or more areas of the abdomen.

Localized pain occurs in one area only or in one specific quadrant or region (such as epigastric, periumbilical, or pelvic).


Last Updated: August 2, 2007
Medical Review:
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine

Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology


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