An abdominal pain that is characterized by occurring in the epigastrium, i.e. the upper part of the abdomen below the rib cage. [ url:https://info.isabelhealthcare.com/blog/why-does-my-stomach-hurt-epigastric-pain-symptoms-and-causes url:https://www.healthline.com/health/epigastric-pain ]
Term information
- UMLS_CUI:C0232493
- UMLS_ICD9CM_2005_AUI:A0637130
- ICD9CM_2005:789.06
An abdominal pain that is characterized by occurring in the epigastrium, i.e. the upper part of the abdomen below the rib cage.