Abdominal pain is discomfort or other uncomfortable sensations that you feel in your belly area. Just about everybody at one time or another will get a bellyache. There are several types of abdominal pain, which are based on how quickly your pain starts and how long it lasts: Acute pain starts over a few hours or days and may come with other symptoms. Chronic pain lasts longer -- from weeks to months or more -- and may come and go. Progressive pain gets worse over time and often comes with other