US Medical Term · symptoms
Abdominal Pain
Dolor abdominal
Also: Dolor de barriga (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Abdominal Pain |
| Spanish (Español) | Dolor abdominal |
| Chinese (中文) | 腹痛 |
| Korean (한국어) | 복통 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Đau bụng |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Sakit ng tiyan |
| Portuguese (Português) | Dor abdominal |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | อาการปวดท้อง |
| Japanese (日本語) | 腹痛 |
What it means
Abdominal pain is discomfort or aching anywhere between the chest and the groin, often called a stomachache or belly pain. It can be crampy, sharp, dull, or burning, and may come and go or be constant. Common causes include gas, indigestion, constipation, menstrual cramps, gastritis, or food intolerance. More serious causes include appendicitis, gallstones, kidney stones, or an ulcer. Go to the emergency room if the pain is sudden and severe, accompanied by fever, vomiting blood, bloody stool, inability to pass gas, or a rigid abdomen, as these may indicate a medical emergency.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have been having stomach pain and cramping since last night.
He tenido dolor de estómago y cólicos desde anoche.
The pain in my abdomen is sharp and comes and goes every few minutes.
El dolor en mi abdomen es agudo y va y viene cada pocos minutos.
I have abdominal pain with nausea and I have not been able to keep food down.
Tengo dolor abdominal con náuseas y no he podido retener los alimentos.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
R10 Abdominal and pelvic painRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026