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The cause of the pain will depend on where exactly it occurs. Many people use the word stomach to mean their abdomen, but actual stomach pain will occur in only one part of the abdomen. If the source of the pain is actually in your stomach and tends to get worse a couple of hours after you eat, the most likely cause is a gastric ulcer. If the pain is not really in your stomach, there are several possibilities that need to be looked into. There are several organs in your abdominal area, and any one of them could be the source of the pain. Which part of your abdomen is hurting gives a good indication of the source of the pain. For example, gall bladder problems are quite common, and usually cause pain or discomfort in the upper right area of the abdomen. Sometimes this pain may also be felt in the patient's upper back.
You have not specified exactly which part of your abdomen hurts, nor have you provided any other information. There are almost always accompanying symptoms that help in reaching a diagnosis - factors such as appetite, weight loss, any foods that aggravate or relieve the pain, and so on. Ideally, you should visit your doctor, as it takes a lot of questions before one can obtain enough information to make a diagnosis and prescribe any treatment.
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