Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Lower abdominal pain is commonly caused by trapped gas or indigestion. Less commonly, ...

Over 28 acupressure points may help with stomach pain. These include baohuang (Urinary Bladder 48 or BL48), fushe (Spleen 13 or SP13), wailing (Stomach 26 or ST26), yuji (Lung 10 or LU10).

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While gas pain and heart pain may share some similarities, they have distinct characteristics. Medical research underscores the importance of recognizing heart pain as a potential emergency.

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One of the most common symptoms of appendicitis is pain that starts near the belly button. (Image Credits: Pixabay) Abdominal discomfort is a common complaint that is sometimes misinterpreted as ...