My stomach hurts
Recommended department — Internal medicine (gastroenterology)
When to go straight to the emergency room
- Pain moving to the lower right side with a fever (possible appendicitis)
- A hard, board-like abdomen
- Vomiting blood or black stools
- Sudden, tearing, extreme pain
If you have any of the symptoms above, call 119 or go to the nearest emergency room.
What should I do?
Common stomach pain such as indigestion or gastritis is seen by internal medicine (gastroenterology). Most neighborhood internal medicine clinics can also perform endoscopy.
Worried about appendicitis? The typical pattern is pain that starts near the upper abdomen or navel and moves to the lower right side, together with fever and nausea. If you suspect it, do not wait — go to an emergency room or a surgery department.
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This guide is general reference information, not a medical diagnosis. If you have symptoms, please see a licensed medical provider.
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