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Gut
Abdominal aches can be
serious, so be sure to pay
attention to symptoms
Instinct
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owhere in the body is the neighborhood more crowded than the
abdomen. Multiple organ systems exist side by side, which
makes identifying the cause of abdominal
pain challenging.
“The location of your abdominal pain can
often help narrow things down,” says Sarah
Cartwright, MD, a member of the American
Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians
think of the abdomen in four sections, or
quadrants—upper, lower, right and left.
Where you hurt helps identify the culprit.
The more you can tell your doctor about
your symptoms, the easier the problem
will be to diagnose. Note what worsens or
improves your pain. Pain that comes on in
relation to something else is often a clue.
Pain associated with eating, urination,
bowel movements, intercourse or menstruation can identify the organ system where
the pain originates.
Read on for an abdominal pain profile.
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Put to the Test
The Ultimate Back-to-School Checklist
Join the Movement
Stroke Stories
5 Steps to Better Bone Health
Gut Instinct
Morgan Freeman
Prostate Playbook
The Main Ingredient
Looking Ahead
Virtual Health
Mind Shift
Inspired Running
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