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Clinical systems
characteristics of various types of abdominal pain
| Condition | Type of Pain | Location | Radiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appendicitis | crampy, steady | periumbilical, RLQ | back |
| cholecystitis | intermittent, steady | epigastric, RUQ | right scapula |
| pancreatitis | steady | epigastric, periumbilical | back |
| perforation | sudden, severe | epigastric | entire abdomen |
| obstruction | crampy | periumbilical | back |
| infarction | severe, diffuse | periumbilical | entire abdomen |
| esophagitis | burning | retrosternal | left arm, back |
| peptic ulcer | gnawing | epigastric | back |
| dyspepsia | bloating, dull | epigastric | none |
| IBS | crampy | LLQ, RLQ | none |