Sometimes, abdominal pain is a sign of something serious. Here’s when you should seek medical attention.
Call Your Doctor If You Have:
Pain that doesn’t go away
A tender belly
Pain with vomiting or trouble urinating
Inability to eat or have bowel movements for days
Signs of dehydration like dark urine or extreme thirst
Seek Emergency Help If You Have:
Vomiting blood
Bloody or black stool
Difficulty breathing
Swollen or hard belly
Yellowing skin (jaundice)
Constant vomiting
Are pregnant and in pain
Sudden, unexplained weight loss
“You may have other symptoms that could be signals of a problem inside your body that needs immediate treatment.” Always treat persistent or unusual abdominal pain seriously.
