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.
Autoimmune diseases occur due to a malfunction of the immune system, causing it to attack healthy cells and tissues in the body. The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association reports that 23.5 million Americans suffer from an autoimmune disease, which is higher than the 22 million who suffer from heart disease.
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The abdomen describes the region of the body that expands from the chest cavity to the pelvis. Because so many organs reside in the abdominal cavity, abdominal pain can occur due to many different conditions.
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