Abdominal pain is incredibly common and can be characterized as pain or discomfort felt in the abdominal region, which is the area located between the chest and the pelvis. Also described as a “stomach ache,” “belly ache,” or “tummy ache,” abdominal pain is not related to any one specific condition and can be associated with a wide range of underlying causes.

The symptoms of abdominal pain can vary widely and diagnosing the underlying cause of abdominal pain can sometimes be difficult.