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Many digestive system diseases are characterized by abdominal pain, as the abdomen contains most of the organs of the digestive tract. Because these organs share a confined space, various conditions can produce similar symptoms, requiring careful clinical evaluation for an accurate diagnosis.1
Common digestive system diseases that cause abdominal pain include:
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): A disorder of the intestines that causes abdominal pain, often accompanied by gas and altered bowel habits.2
- Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach lining, which can cause severe upper-abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.3
- Crohn disease: A type of inflammatory bowel disease that frequently results in abdominal pain and diarrhea.4
- Pancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas, which often presents with severe abdominal or back pain.5
- Other conditions: Various other abdominal disorders, such as appendicitis, gallstones, peptic ulcers, hernias, intestinal obstruction, and peritonitis, are also known to cause abdominal pain.1
If you are experiencing persistent or severe abdominal pain, it is essential to seek professional medical evaluation to determine the underlying cause.1