Should I Be Worried About Abdominal Pain?
Is It Time to Make the Call? If You Notice Any of Those Symptoms Above or Your Abdominal Pain Is Severe or Lasting, Then You Should Go Straight to the...
Is it time to make the call? If you notice any of those symptoms above or your abdominal pain is severe or lasting, then you should go straight to the emergency room or at least call your physician right away. Depending on the cause, the call could end up saving your life.
How do you know when abdominal pain is serious?
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Symptoms that may accompany stomach pain may include:
- Nausea.
- Vomiting (may include vomiting blood)
- Sweating.
- Fever.
- Chills.
- Yellowing skin and eyes (jaundice)
- Feeling unwell (malaise)
- Loss of appetite.
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Is abdominal pain always serious?
Most causes of abdominal pain are not serious and resolve spontaneously. A healthcare provider can usually readily diagnose and treat these conditions. However, abdominal pain can also be a sign of a serious illness, or even an emergency. Abdominal pain is responsible for some 5% of emergency room visits.
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