0
0
Commonly known as a stomach ache, abdominal pain can be caused by indigestion, trapped wind, overeating, smoking and a viral or bacterial infection. If the pain is sudden and severe in a particular area of your belly, it could be due to more serious medical issues such as appendicitis, ulcers, gallstones or kidney stones.
If you are experiencing a slight pain in your stomach, try to ease the discomfort with one of these home treatments:
- Sip water
- Avoid solid food for a few hours
- Avoid milk and other dairy products
- Reduce intake of coffee, tea and alcohol as these can worsen the pain
- Try over-the-counter antacids to help reduce some types of stomach pain
Depending on the severity of your condition, you can get timely treatment by going to the appropriate healthcare option.
When You Have Abdominal Pain, See Your General Practitioner if You Also Have:
- Fever
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Mild pain
Your GP is well placed to treat mild-to-moderate symptoms at the clinic and refer you to a specialist when necessary.
- Persistent Diarrhoea
- Persistent Vomiting
- Moderate pain
You can visit the UCC for conditions that require urgent attention but are not life-threatening. For example, you can visit the UCC to get an ultrasound scan on the stomach to check the cause of pain instead of heading to the Emergency Department of a hospital directly.
To check the services offered at each UCC, please check with the healthcare providers directly.
