Upper Abdominal Pain
Pain in the upper central area of the abdomen, which can be related to the stomach, esophagus, pancreas, or gallbladder.
What is Upper Abdominal Pain?
Upper Abdominal Pain is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Upper Abdominal Pain that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Upper Abdominal Pain
The following conditions have been associated with Upper Abdominal Pain. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach lining that can cause pain, nausea, and bloating. May be acute or chronic.
Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the pancreas that causes severe upper abdominal pain radiating to the back, nausea, and vomiting.
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Open sores on the stomach or duodenum lining, often caused by H. pylori infection or NSAID use, causing burning stomach ...
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When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Upper Abdominal Pain is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.