My tummy always hurts?

Very common symptom: Abdominal pain (tummy ache) is one of the most common symptoms a primary care doctor hears about. A diagnosis can be made after a good evaluation. Some diagnoses include: gastroesophageal reflux (gerd), too much stomach acid, gall bladder problems (including gallstones), pancreatitis, pancreatic or stomach cancer, malabsorption of foods, irritable bowel, ovarian cancer, drug side effects, etc...

Anything: Most people think their whole abdomen is their stomach, but the stomach is in the upper middle or upper left of the abdomen. If your lower abdomen hurts, that could be your skin, muscles, bladder, uterus, or intestines. If the upper part of your abdomen hurts, it could be acid reflux, pancreatitis, or other problems. See a doctor for an assessment.