Symptoms of generalized abdominal pain affect more than half of your stomach. Gas, indigestion, or stomach flu fall into this category, as do minor conditions you can generally treat on your own. There is also a possibility that severe generalized abdominal pain could be indicative of a more serious problem, like an intestinal blockage. There may be a problem with an abdominal organ, such as your stomach, intestines, gallbladder, or appendix, causing localized abdominal pain, as opposed to generalized abdominal pain. In addition to cramp-like abdominal pain, cramp-like abdominal pain may also involve gas pains, discomfort from feeling bloated, and diarrhea. There are times when cramp-like abdominal pain can be severe, but in most cases, you have simply eaten something that doesn't agree with you and your symptoms will go away. Nevertheless, if you experience gas and bloating with a fever or it lasts longer than a day, you should speak with your doctor. Having a baby with colic and crying spells is common for parents. When it comes to abdominal pain, colicky abdominal pain is an acute, severe pain that comes in waves that can end abruptly. Symptoms of colicky abdominal pain may indicate gallstones or kidney stones, both of which are serious and painful conditions.