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Abdominal Pain
Abdominal Pain...When is it Serious?
August 27th, 2007
Have you ever experienced pain in your abdomen' Of course, all of us have experienced a “belly ache” sometime in our lives, but how can you decide when abdominal pain is serious' While most stomach pain isn’t serious, persistent or severe pain should not be ignored. 1. You should see a doctor if you experience the following symptoms: o Steady, severe pain or regularly recurring pain o Pain lasting for hours or days o Pain that wakes you from sleep o Pain that impairs your ability to work or perform routine activities o Loss of weight or appetite 2. You should seek medical attention immediately when your abdominal pain is...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2007-08-27)
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