Abdominal Pain Causes: Upper, Lower & Mid-Stomach Pain Signs

Abdominal pain can stem from muscle strain, dietary triggers like coffee and soda, or underlying conditions like aorta calcification. Recognizing localized pain in the upper or lower abdomen helps identify potential health risks.

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Do Calcium Supplements Cause Abdominal Pains?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dena McDowell

Calcium supplements are one of the most common dietary supplements sold on the market today, according to the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements.

Dena McDowell started writing in 2001 with work published in the "Milwaukee Journal Sentinel," "M Magazine," "Women and Cancer" magazine and online at The Diet Channel. She is a contributor to TOPS and TherapEase Cuisine. McDowell is a registered dietitian and holds a Bachelor of Science in dietetics from the University of Wisconsin and a master's degree in nutrition and counseling from Mount Mary College.