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Tender abdomen

Tender abdomen

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A tender abdomen is a belly that is painful when pressed on lightly.

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

33 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Lower abdomen, Upper abdomen, Abdomen

Is Symptom of

Stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis)
Condition
Ectopic pregnancy
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Large bowel obstruction
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Ulcerative colitis
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