Diagnosis
In pregnant women, lower abdominal or pelvic pain along with vaginal bleeding may be a sign of a serious condition such as ECTOPIC PREGNANCY or MISCARRIAGE.
Self Care
CALL YOUR DOCTOR RIGHT AWAY OR GO TO THE HOSPITAL.
Diagnosis
These may be signs of a serious problem such as one of the following:
Self Care
CALL YOUR DOCTOR RIGHT AWAY OR GO TO THE HOSPITAL.
Diagnosis
You may have GALLSTONES or an INFECTION of the gallbladder.
Self Care
See your doctor promptly.
Diagnosis
Your pain may be from a KIDNEY STONE or TUMOR. If you have a fever, you may have a KIDNEY or BLADDER INFECTION.
Self Care
CALL YOUR DOCTOR RIGHT AWAY OR GO TO THE HOSPITAL.
Diagnosis
These may be signs of ULCERATIVE COLITIS or CROHN’S DISEASE, inflammatory diseases of the colon or large intestine.
Self Care
See your doctor.
Diagnosis
You may have GASTROENTERITIS, commonly called the stomach flu. Severe cases of gastroenteritis can lead to dehydration in infants and young children.
Self Care
Use fever-reducing medicines. (Don’t give children aspirin without consulting your doctor.) Call your doctor if vomiting and diarrhea persist for more than two days, or if you see any blood or mucus in the diarrhea. Call your doctor if your child shows signs of dehydration: lethargy, dry mouth, decreased urination.
Diagnosis
CONSTIPATION may be the source of your discomfort. Occasionally a child will hold a bowel movement because of pain from a HEMORRHOID or an ANAL FISSURE.
Self Care
Be sure to include lots of FIBER in your diet and drink enough fluids. Bulk-forming laxatives can also help. Many laxatives are available to treat constipation in children. Your doctor can recommend one that is appropriate for your child. See your doctor if the pain or constipation continues.
Diagnosis
This may be from GASTRITIS, an irritation of the stomach, or from an ULCER.
Self Care
Try taking an over-the-conter antacid on a regular basis. See your doctor if an antacid doesn’t help or if the pain comes back quickly.
Diagnosis
A dull, constant pain accompanied by a vaginal discharge may be a sign of PELVIC INFLAMATORY DISEASE (PID), an infection around your ovaries, uterus and fallopian tubes.
Self Care
This condition requires an antibiotic. See your doctor.
Diagnosis
CYSTITIS, an infection of the urinary tract, can be painful and cause abdominal discomfort.
Self Care
See your doctor promptly.
Self Care
If the pain doesn’t stop within a few hours, call your doctor. For more information, please talk to your doctor. If you think your problem is serious, call right away.