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Abdominal Pain: Understanding Where and Why

The location of your abdominal pain gives clues about its cause.

Medically reviewed
Updated 2026

Mapping the abdomen

Upper-right pain often relates to the liver/gallbladder. Upper-left to spleen/stomach. Lower-right classically raises appendicitis. Lower-left, diverticulitis in older adults.

Emergency signs

Rigid abdomen, fainting, black stools, or blood in vomit require immediate emergency care.

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