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Abdominal organs	Abdominal quadrants	Anatomical landmarks, front view	Appendicitis
Digestive system	Kidney function

Stomach pain; Pain - abdomen; Belly ache; Abdominal cramps

For prevention of many types of abdominal pain:

• Eat small meals more frequently.
• Make sure that your meals are well-balanced and high in fiber. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
• Limit foods that produce gas.
• Drink plenty of water each day.
• Exercise regularly.

For prevention of symptoms from heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease:

• Quit smoking.
• Lose weight if you need to.
• Finish eating at least 2 hours before you go to bed.
• After eating, stay upright for at least 30 minutes.
• Elevate the head of your bed.

American Academy of Pediatrics Subcommittee on Chronic Abdominal Pain. Chronic Abdominal Pain in Children. Pediatrics. 2005; 115(3): 812-815.

Feldman M, Friedman LS, Sleisenger MH, eds. Sleisenger & Fordtran’s Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2006.

Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery, 17th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2004.

Marx J. Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 6th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2006.

Review Date: 01/09/2007
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.