When to see a doctor?

Abdominal Pain

Most stomach pains are caused by gas, indigestion, or constipation and resolve on their own.

What to do at home?

  • Rest and eat light meals.
  • Drink water and reduce greasy and spicy foods.

See a doctor within 1 to 2 days if:

  • Pain lasts for more than several days, or keeps recurring.
  • Accompanied by unexplained weight loss.
  • Accompanied by burning during urination.
  • Frequent heartburn or stomach burning sensation.

Go to emergency immediately or call 122 if:

  • Sudden and extremely severe pain.
  • Pain that starts around the navel and shifts to the lower right abdomen.
  • A rigid, tense abdomen that is painful to the touch.
  • Vomiting blood, or black or bloody stools.
  • Accompanied by a high fever.
  • Unable to pass gas or stool, accompanied by vomiting.
  • Occurring after an impact or injury.
Call 122

Children & Pregnant Women

  • A woman who is pregnant or might be pregnant with abdominal pain or bleeding: go to the hospital immediately.
  • Child: if they are reluctant to move, or if the pain lasts more than a few hours: take them to a doctor immediately.

Other Symptoms

All Symptoms (When to see a doctor?)
Fever (Elevated Body Temperature)HeadacheCoughDiarrheaChest Pain