What are the most common causes of abdominal pain?

Whether it is a mild stomach ache, sharp pain, or stomach cramps, abdominal pain has numerous causes. These include:

  • Indigestion.
  • Constipation.
  • Stomach flu.
  • Menstrual cramps.
  • Food poisoning.
  • Food allergies.
  • Gas.
  • Lactose intolerance.
  • Ulcers.
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease.
  • Hernia.
  • Gallstones.
  • Kidney stones.
  • Endometriosis.
  • Crohn’s disease.
  • Urinary tract infections.

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