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Upper abdominal pain

Upper abdominal pain

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Upper abdominal pain is pain felt in the belly, above the abdomen. Problems in the stomach, upper intestine, and liver may cause pain in this area.

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

Is a type of:

Abdominal pain

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Lower abdomen, Upper abdomen, Baby / fetus

Is Symptom of

Gallstones
Condition
Viral gastroenteritis in children
Condition
Gastritis
Condition
Viral gastroenteritis in adults
Condition
Stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis)
Condition
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What can cause upper abdominal pain to the point that I can't eat?

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