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Localized Abdominal Pain

Abdominal pain is a general term used to describe pain that occurs anywhere in the front of the body between the groin and chest. Pain limited to one specific area of abdomen is commonly known as localized abdominal pain.

  1. The Facts

    • In addition to localized symptoms, abdominal pain may manifest as general discomfort, cramps or waves of colicky pain associated with ailments such as kidney stones or gallstones, according to Medline Plus.

    Underlying Problems

    • Individuals with abdominal pain localized in one area have an increased chance of underlying problems in organs such as the stomach, appendix or gallbladder, Medline Plus reports.

    Causes

    • Medline Plus's list of organ-related abdominal pain causes include stomach ulcers, appendicitis and inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis).

    Considerations

    • Relatively few cases of abdominal pain are localized, according to the Mayo Clinic. Additionally, many cases of abdominal pain that appear in one location actually have a cause that originates in another location.

    Additional Considerations

    • Severity of abdominal pain does not necessarily indicate the seriousness of the underlying cause, Medline Plus notes. Early-stage appendicitis, for instance, can occur with little or no pain.

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