Episodic abdominal pain
An intermittent form of abdominal pain.
Also called: Intermittent abdominal pain.
Conditions associated with episodic abdominal pain
The following conditions have been associated with episodic abdominal pain in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Familial Mediterranean fever, AR
Familial Mediterranean fever, AR is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Familial glucocorticoid deficiency
Familial glucocorticoid deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
GRFoma
GRFoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Glucagonoma
Glucagonoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hereditary pheochromocytoma-paraganglioma
Hereditary pheochromocytoma-paraganglioma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms ...
Hyperparathyroidism-jaw tumor syndrome
Hyperparathyroidism-jaw tumor syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
Ileal neuroendocrine tumor
Ileal neuroendocrine tumor is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Mercury poisoning
Mercury poisoning is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Neuroendocrine neoplasm of appendix
Neuroendocrine neoplasm of appendix is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Neuroendocrine tumor of stomach
Neuroendocrine tumor of stomach is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Non-functioning paraganglioma
Non-functioning paraganglioma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
PPoma
PPoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Parathyroid carcinoma
Parathyroid carcinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor
Peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms...
Primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma
Primary hepatic neuroendocrine carcinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Sandhoff disease
A lysosomal disorder from the GM2 gangliosidosis family, caused by biallelic pathogenic variants in the HEXB g...
Somatostatinoma
Somatostatinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Sporadic pheochromocytoma/secreting paraganglioma
Sporadic pheochromocytoma/secreting paraganglioma is a medical condition that may be associated with various s...
VIPoma
VIPoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tests providers may use to investigate episodic abdominal pain
When investigating episodic abdominal pain, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside episodic abdominal pain
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if episodic abdominal pain is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom episodic abdominal pain mean?
Episodic abdominal pain is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. An intermittent form of abdominal pain.
Which conditions are associated with episodic abdominal pain?
Episodic abdominal pain has been reported in association with 21 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Familial Mediterranean fever, AR, Familial glucocorticoid deficiency, GRFoma, Glucagonoma, Hereditary pheochromocytoma-paraganglioma. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about episodic abdominal pain?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.