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"crampy" discomfort in the abdomen is usually described as a squeezing sensation, that may crescendo, wax and wane, recurrently. Any quadrant of the abdomen may be involved. "mild"describes the intensity of distress as low-grade.

Dr. Charles Cattano reviewed this

41 year experience in Gastroenterology

Is a type of:

Stomach cramps • Cramping pelvic pain • Cramping abdominal pain

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

Body locations

Upper abdomen, Lower abdomen

Is Symptom of

Food-borne illness (food poisoning)
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Gallstones
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