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Stomach pain: when is it an emergency?
Stomach pain is usually from gas, indigestion, or a stomach bug. Pain that is severe, keeps getting worse, or sits in one spot can be something like appendicitis.
🔴 Go to the ER or call 911 if there is
- Severe pain, especially in the lower right side
- A hard, rigid belly that hurts to touch
- Vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
- Black, tarry, or bloody stools
- Pain with a fever and vomiting that will not stop
- Pain during pregnancy
🟠 Get care today if there is
- Pain lasting more than a day
- Pain with burning when you pee
- Unable to keep fluids down for 12 hours
🟢 What helps at home
- Sip clear fluids
- Eat bland foods when you feel ready
- Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and greasy food
Learn more from MedlinePlus, the U.S. National Library of Medicine: Stomach pain →. This guide is general information for adults and caregivers. It is not medical advice, it cannot cover every case, and it is not a substitute for a clinician who can examine the person. When in doubt, seek care. FreeDoc is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Library of Medicine.