Symptoms of Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain can feel different depending on its cause. Recognizing common symptoms can help you understand when it may be time to seek medical care.
- Cramping or Spasms Sharp or squeezing pain that comes and goes, often causing discomfort.
- Nausea & Vomiting Feeling sick or vomiting along with abdominal discomfort and pain.
- Fever Fever with abdominal pain may indicate infection or inflammation inside.
- Bloating & Distension Abdominal fullness, pressure, or visible swelling after eating or throughout the day.
- Bloody Stool or Vomit Blood in your stool or vomit requires prompt medical evaluation and care.
- Severe Pain Sudden, intense, or worsening abdominal pain that does not go away.
- Heartburn A burning sensation in the chest or upper abdomen, often after meals.
- Bowel Changes Diarrhea, constipation, or unusual changes in your normal bowel habits.
How Our ER Can Help
When you need medical attention for severe abdominal pain, our emergency team is ready to evaluate your condition, provide treatment, and guide the next steps in your care.
- Rapid Triage & DiagnosisWe quickly evaluate your abdominal symptoms and determine the appropriate level of care, helping you receive treatment without unnecessary delays.
- On-Site Imaging & LabsWe quickly evaluate your abdominal symptoms and determine the appropriate level of care, helping you receive treatment without unnecessary delays.
- IV Fluids & Pain ManagementFrom dehydration to severe abdominal pain, our team provides appropriate care to stabilize your condition and manage discomfort.
- Specialist CoordinationWhen abdominal pain requires additional care, we coordinate with specialists and providers to help ensure a smooth transition.
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Get answers about abdominal pain, emergency symptoms, testing, and ER care.
When should I go to the ER for abdominal pain?
Seek ER care for stomach pain if pain is severe, sudden, worsening, or accompanied by persistent vomiting, high fever, fainting, difficulty breathing, or blood in your vomit or stool.
What can cause severe abdominal pain?
Severe abdominal pain can result from infection, inflammation, digestive problems, kidney stones, or other conditions requiring medical evaluation.
How is abdominal pain diagnosed in the ER?
The ER team reviews your symptoms and medical history and may use an exam, laboratory tests, or imaging to identify the possible cause.
Can I come to the ER if I don't know what is causing my stomach pain?
Yes. You can visit an emergency room for stomach pain when you are unsure of the cause, especially if symptoms are severe, sudden, or worsening.
Should I wait to see if severe abdominal pain goes away?
Do not delay emergency care when pain is severe, sudden, worsening, or accompanied by other concerning symptoms.