Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you think you may be pregnant?
See significance of pregnancy if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have moderate abdominal pain?
Yes Do you have moderate cramping or localized
lower abdominal pain?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have mild abdominal pain?
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: February 15, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology | |
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