
Generalized pain occurs in two or more areas of the abdomen.
Localized pain occurs in one area only or in one specific quadrant or region (such as epigastric, periumbilical, or pelvic).
| By | Healthwise Staff |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Peter J. Kahrilas, MD - Gastroenterology |
| Last Revised | July 22, 2009 |
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