Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have severe pain?
See significance of severe pain if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Note: Do not eat or drink anything until you have talked with your health professional.
Yes Do you have severe pain that is not relieved by passing gas or having a bowel movement?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: April 9, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology | |
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