ABDOMINAL PAIN

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WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR ABDOMINAL PAIN

Call 911 Now (your child may need an ambulance) If:

Not moving or too weak to stand

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

Your child looks or acts very sick
You suspect poisoning with a plant, medicine, or chemical
Unable to walk or walks bent over holding the abdomen
Pain mainly low on the right side
Pain or swelling in the scrotum or testicle
Severe pain anywhere
Pain (or crying) present > 2 hours
Blood in the bowel movements or vomiting blood
Vomiting bile (yellow or green)
Recent injury to the abdomen
Age under 2 years
Fever > 104°F (40°C)

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9am and 4pm) If

You think your child needs to be seen

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

You have other questions or concerns
Abdominal pains are a recurrent problem

Parent Care at Home If

Mild abdominal pain and you don't think your child needs to be seen

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 8/2003

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