Most pain in the abdomen won’t be severe and will usually resolve with little, if any, treatment. An upset stomach, for example, can cause pain for an hour or two until your digestion normalizes. Similarly, abdominal cramping may be related to bloating and gas, while a generalized pain that is uncomfortable but not particularly severe is most often due to indigestion. On the other hand, an abdominal pain that is localized on a certain spot may be the sign of a problem with one of your organs. As with your stomach, the pain may be transient, but if it is sharp, persistent, or worsening, it is usually a good idea to have it checked out. As a rule of thumb, any abdominal symptom should be checked by a doctor if you are experiencing one or more of the following symptoms: Pain that is dull and lasts for more than a week Pain that is significant and does not get better within 24 to 48 hours Pain that worsens and either gets more severe or occurs frequently Pain accompanied by bloating that lasts for more than two days Pain accompanied by unexplained weight loss Pain accompanied by diarrhoea that lasts for more than five days Pain accompanied by fever Pain accompanied by a burning or painful sensation when urinating Abdominal pain is a common symptom that can be caused by something as simple as a stomach virus or as serious as an aneurysm. Don’t take any chances if something doesn’t seem right or feels “different” than your usual tummy ache. Get it checked.