Symptom

Epigastric pain

Pain in your upper abdomen (epigastric pain) can be caused by something as simple as over eating or drinking or consuming spicy or greasy foods. Indigestion is a form of epigastric pain.

The upper part of your abdomen just below your rib cage is called the epigastrium. Your pancreas and part of your small intestine called the duodenum are located in the epigastrium. Part of your stomach and liver are also in this area.

Other causes of epigastric pain may include:

In some cases epigastric pain can be a result of cardiac problems so it is important to get a quick and accurate diagnosis.

Related conditions

Abdominal hernia (or epigastric hernia)

Weak spots or tears can develop in the layer of muscle in the abdominal (stomach) wall resulting in the contents of the abdomen pushing through. This produces a lump called a hernia.

Anus and rectum

Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis, and diverticular disease, occur when one or more pockets of diverticula in your bowel wall becomes infected or inflamed.

Helicobacter

Pelvic oncology

Pelvic oncology involves the diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the organs in the lower part of your body.

Stomach cancer (gastric cancer)

Stomach cancer occurs when cells in your stomach develop abnormally.

Stomach ulcer

Open sores in the lining of your stomach are called stomach (or gastric) ulcers.