Localization of common abdominal pain

Condition: Appendicitis

Localization of Pain: Right lower quadrant (direct); around navel (referred); rebound tenderness in affected area

Condition: Cholecystitis

Localization of Pain: Right upper quadrant (direct); right shoulder (referred)

Condition: Ulcer / Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

Localization of Pain: Upper midabdomen or upper part of back

Condition: Diverticulitis

Localization of Pain: Left lower quadrant

Condition: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (ruptured or dissecting)

Localization of Pain: Low part of back and lower quadrants

Condition: Cystitis

Localization of Pain: Lower midabdomen (retropubic)

Condition: Pancreatitis

Localization of Pain: Upper abdomen (both quadrants); back

Condition: Hernia

Localization of pain: Anywhere in the abdominal area

Condition: Peritonitis

Localization of pain: Diffuse abdominal pain area