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Right Upper Abdominal Pain Definition
Common names:
  • Abdominal Pain Upper Right
  • Pain in the Right Upper Abdomen
  • Pain in the Right Upper Stomach
  • Painful Right Upper Abdomen
  • Right Upper Abdominal Pain
  • Stomach Pain Right Upper
  • Upper Right Abdominal Pain
A person with right-upper abdominal pain has discomfort in the right upper part of the abdomen. This pain is occasionally described as being "under the ribcage." Images

Upper abdominal pain can also be:
  • Located in the middle of the abdomen or epigastric area Images
  • Located in the upper left abdomen Images
The location of the pain can be an important clue in determining the underlying cause. Pain that is localized to one area of the abdomen is often more serious than pain that is perceived as coming from all over the abdomen. Images

Other important features of abdominal pain include:
  • Pain severity Images
  • Character: cramping, burning, sharp, etc.
  • Timing: constant, intermittent, etc.
  • Associated symptoms: fever, vomiting, etc.
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Last Updated: Jul 10, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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