Should I See A Doctor After Having Constant Abdominal Pain For Over Five Hours?

Posted on Fri, 11 May 2018

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Fri, 11 May 2018 Answered on

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Question : I HAVE HAD CONSTANT ABDOMINAL PAINS FOR 5 HOURS - IT ISN'T GETTING BETTYER DESPITE ANTACIDS, ETC. WHEN SHOULD I GO SEE SOMEONE?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Different conditions possible , need further precise symptomatic details.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I have read your query thoroughly.

* There are various conditions responsible for abdomen pain, the evaluation of
which requires certain details, kindly provide the same.

1. Pain - location, type, radiation if anywhere.
2. Associated vomiting if any.
3. Alteration in bowel movements if any.
4. Was the pain in relation to particular food intake ?

Till you revert back, an intake of tablet paracetamol ( 500 mg ) can give some pain relief.

Awaiting for your response.
Regards.

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