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Abdominal Pain
Alternate Names : Abdominal Cramps, Acute Abdomen, Belly Ache, Pain - Abdomen, Stomach Pain
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Call your Health Care Provider if
Call your local emergency number (such as 911) if you:
- Have sudden, sharp abdominal pain
- Have a fever (over 100 degrees Fahrenheit for adults or 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit for children) along with your pain
- Have chest, neck, or shoulder pain
- Are vomiting blood or have blood in your stool (especially if maroon or dark, tarry black)
- Have a rigid, hard abdomen that is tender to touch
- Are unable to pass stool, especially if you are also vomiting
Call your doctor if you have any of the following:
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Bloating that persists for more than 2 days
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Diarrhea for more than 5 days
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Abdominal discomfort that lasts one week or longer
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A burning sensation when you urinate or frequent urination
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Pain in your shoulder blades and nausea
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Pain with menstruation
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Pain that develops during pregnancy (or possible pregnancy)
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Pain that worsens when you take antacids or eat something
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Poor appetite
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Unexplained weight loss
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• Definition
• Abdominal Pain: Overview & Considerations
• Abdominal Pain: Common Causes
• Abdominal Pain: Home Care & Treatment
• Abdominal Pain: Prevention
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
• Pictures & Images
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Review Date : 9/4/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston, Ma., and Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Andrew J. Muir, MD MHS, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (1/31/2002).
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