Visceral pain is a type of pain that originates from the internal organs and is perceived in the midline of the body. Unlike somatic pain, which occurs in tissues such as the muscles, skin, or joints, visceral pain is diffuse and difficult to locate. It can be described as a dull ache and is often accompanied by other symptoms such as vomiting, sweating, or a racing heart. Visceral pain has many distinguishing characteristics, including:

• It originates in the middle of the body, but you may feel it in other areas.
• It leads to sensitivity in the affected area or elsewhere.
• It is diffuse and difficult to locate.
• It is often accompanied by other symptoms such as vomiting, sweating, or a racing heart.
• It has a strong connection to psychological symptoms, such as depression.

Visceral pain is caused by a variety of factors, including inflammation, menstrual cramps, swelling and stretching of the organs, blockage, decreased blood flow, and tumors. Pain receptors in the visceral organs are not as closely packed and not as evenly spread out as in other organs, which makes the pain’s origin much harder to pinpoint and treat.

Examples of visceral pain include bladder pain, endometriosis, irritable bowel syndrome, and prostate pain. Menstrual pain is also a type of visceral pain. In most cases, both somatic and visceral pain will diminish and resolve themselves after a few days. However, if the pain is severe or doesn’t subside after a week, it is important to seek medical attention.