The abdomen pain refers to the pain felt in the individual’s abdomen.  The abdomen is the anatomical area which is bounded in the lower margin area of the individual’s rib and it is above the diaphragm, below the pelvic bone, and on the side of the flanks.  The abdomen pain arises from the tissues of the abdomen wall which surrounds the abdominal cavity like the muscles and skin in the abdominal wall.

The term abdomen pain is used to refer to the pain which originates from the organs found on the abdominal activity.  It is commonly refered as  pain in the lower left abdomen, pain in the lower right abdomen, pain upper left abdomen and pain upper right abdomen. The organs found in the abdomen region include the pancreas, spleen, gallbladder, liver, colon, small intestine and the stomach.  Occasionally, the abdomen pain can be felt in the area even if it is coming from organs which are not within or either close to the abdominal cavity.

As an example, the conditions from the ovaries or uterus, kidneys, and lower lungs may cause an abdominal pain.  Or it could also be possible that the pain coming from the organs located within the areas of abdomen can be felt on the outside portion of the abdomen.  For example, pancreatic inflammation may cause pain which can be felt on the back area; which are commonly known as “referred” pain because the pain comes not from where it is actually located rather it is found away from the affected region.

The probable cause of the abdominal pain can be diagnosed by identifying the characteristics of the abdominal pain; using the findings from the physical examination; using endoscopic, radiological and laboratory testing and thru surgery.  Taking on the account of the patient’s history can help the doctors to identify the probable cause of the pain as to how it begins whether it is a sudden event or not and where is the location of the pain.  It is very important to figure out the exact cause of abdomen pain so proper medication and treatment can be administered.

There are many characteristics of the abdomen pain which can be caused by various factors such as the appendicitis which is typically caused by the pain in the lower right abdomen and usually located in the abdomen.  The diverticulitis which is caused by the pain in the lower left abdomen where the most cases of colonic diverticuli are found.  The pattern of abdomen pain can be coming from the obstruction from the intestine which is usually cause by the waves of pain cramps because of the contractions and distention of the intestine and its muscles.