It is important to know what part of the abdomen is hurting---Right upper quadrant, Right lower quadrant, Left upper quadrant, or Left lower quadrant. .The belly button, or course, is in the center of the abdomen. Are these pains related to the menstrual period? When was the last menstrual period and when did these pains occur in relation to the period? Is there any pain with urination? Are your bowels moving regularly? Have you had any rectal bleeding or black tarry stools? Could you be pregnant? Have you had any previous surgery? Do you still have your gallbladder and appendix? Have you had fever or chills? Go to the ER if you have severe pain. Don't delay.

Susan Reynolds