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Should The ER Be Visited For Abdominal Pain After Falling On The Back?

Hi there - I m a 67 y/o female that fell recently. Landed on my back while in my yard, approx. 2 wks ago. Since then, I have severe abd. pain to the right of my navel. Worst pain is when going into a sitting position from lying flat, not as severe when twisting getting up from a chair. No pain if not moving. I have no fever. Do have gas, bloating and that churning feeling in my abd. I do eat too much popcorn, stupidly, along with a hx of diverticulitis. Should I see my PCP?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes, see your primary care physician as soon as possible. If you are not able to get in quickly then it would be a good idea to go to an urgent care or the emergency department. This could be serious.

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Should The ER Be Visited For Abdominal Pain After Falling On The Back?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, see your primary care physician as soon as possible. If you are not able to get in quickly then it would be a good idea to go to an urgent care or the emergency department. This could be serious. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.