“Pain in the right upper abdomen may reflect gallbladder disease, perhaps from gallstones,” Raufman said. If you notice pain in the lower quadrants of your stomach that persists and is sharp and ...

Abdominal pain is pain that occurs between the chest and pelvic regions. Learn more about the types of stomach pain, causes, and treatment.

Abdominal rigidity, also called guarding, is an involuntary stiffness of your stomach muscles that occurs when you touch your abdomen.

If you've had stomach pain recently, you might have wondered how to check if you have appendicitis at home.

The abdominal quadrants are formed by the intersection of two lines: a vertical line that runs along the midline of the abdomen, and a horizontal line at the level of the umbilicus, or belly button.

Pain with fever or associated urinary problems It’s important to know about appendicitis as one of the most common causes of right lower quadrant abdominal pain. What is appendicitis?

Think of your abdominal space as divided into four quadrants — right upper, left upper, right lower and left lower.

Uncomplicated diverticulosis is not linked to increased abdominal pain or altered bowel habits, finds a Swedish cohort study.

Abdominal palpation revealed some rigidity, guarding, and tenderness in the periumbilical area and right lower quadrant. Bowel sounds were present but diminished in all four quadrants.

Pain under the ribs in this area can indicate an issue affecting one of the organs in this area. Here, learn about possible causes, and when to see a doctor.

The Geriatric Abdominal and Rectal Examination Overview and General Inspection of the Abdomen We instinctively shield our abdomen when we are physically threatened, and we may feel vulnerable when ...