Abdominal Pain or Indigestion

Abdominal pain is commonly referred to as stomach ache.

Stomach aches can be due to indigestion, trapped wind, overeating, smoking, a viral or bacterial infection.
If the stomach ache is sudden and severe in a particular area of your belly, it could be due to more serious causes like appendicitis, ulcers, gallstones or kidney stones.

HOW TO TREAT AT HOME

• Sip water.
• Avoid solid food for a few hours.
• Avoid milk and other dairy products.

SEE YOUR GP IF YOU HAVE:

• Fever.
• Diarrhoea.
• Vomiting that persists for a few hours.
• Severe pain.

GO TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING:

• Sudden and severe pain.
• Sweating and breathlessness.
• Vomiting that does not subside.
• Blood in your vomit.
• Bloody or black stools.

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