When to seek medical advice

Seek emergency medical care if:

  • The pain is related to an accident or injury
  • You also experience pain in your chest, neck or shoulder
  • The pain is accompanied by shortness of breath or dizziness
  • You vomit blood
  • Your stool is black or bloody
  • You find blood in your urine
  • Your abdomen is swollen and tender
  • You experience a high fever
  • You experience persistent nausea or vomiting

Abdominal pain in adults

Find possible causes of abdominal pain based on specific factors. Check one or more factors on this page that apply to your symptom.

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Pain located in
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