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I Have Had Stomach Pain For The Past 24 Hours.
Question: I have had stomach pain for the past 24 hours. It is sharp pain. It hurts when I push down on my stomach. It feels bloated. My bowel movements have been fine, so I don't think it is related to something that I ate. No vomiting.
I'm not sure if I should go to the hospital or make an appointment with my doctor.
Brief Answer:
Go to the hospital
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think you should go to the hospital.
You see , from the message, I am not sure in exactly which part of the abdomen is the pain located .
But the other description of having pain on pressing the abdomen, known medically as tenderness, is crucial.
There are few conditions in abdomen that cause tenderness-
pancreatitis
appendicitis
cholelithiasis
peritonitis
to mention a few.
And all these are in need of Emergency medicines.
So I won't recommend waiting for your doctor's appointment. I suggest going to the hospital.
A scan of the abdomen ( ultrasound or MRI) and blood tests like amylase lipase will make the picture more clear.
If you can possibly describe the location and type of pain in more detail , I may be able to suggest a better and more precise diagnosis. But I think it would still need you to go to the hospital.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible.
Feel free to contact me if you need any further information or clarification.
Best wishes.
Dr Saumya Mittal
Go to the hospital
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think you should go to the hospital.
You see , from the message, I am not sure in exactly which part of the abdomen is the pain located .
But the other description of having pain on pressing the abdomen, known medically as tenderness, is crucial.
There are few conditions in abdomen that cause tenderness-
pancreatitis
appendicitis
cholelithiasis
peritonitis
to mention a few.
And all these are in need of Emergency medicines.
So I won't recommend waiting for your doctor's appointment. I suggest going to the hospital.
A scan of the abdomen ( ultrasound or MRI) and blood tests like amylase lipase will make the picture more clear.
If you can possibly describe the location and type of pain in more detail , I may be able to suggest a better and more precise diagnosis. But I think it would still need you to go to the hospital.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible.
Feel free to contact me if you need any further information or clarification.
Best wishes.
Dr Saumya Mittal
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