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Q: Sharp abd pain
asked by: proudheart on December 26th, 2008
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I've had three episodes of this in the past 5 weeks. I experience sudden sharp abd pain on my left side that lasts as long as 30 minutes. It has been so painful that I stay on my side on the floor of the bathroom. Each time I have been sweating a large amount and I feel like my blood pressure might be through the roof. I turn red and get very hot during these episodes. The pain doesn't go away if I am able to pass stool. It lesses somewhat and becomes a more dull pain over most of my abdomen that is sharp occasionally and lasts for 30 minutes to 4 hours. No vomiting. No nausea. No blood in my stools. No fever that I know of. I generally feel unwell following these episodes, but not enough to prevent me from going about my daily business for the most part. I don't do anything strenuous, but in general I can function. 2 of the 3 episodes occurred within an hour or hour and a half post a meal. 1 of the 3 occurred 3-4 hours post meal in the late afternoon. What could this be?
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replied on January 12th, 2009
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Most cases of abdominal pain aren't emergencies. You can seek immediate medical attention if belly pain is accompanied by other symptoms such as bloody diarrhea or chest pain. And call your doctor if you have severe abdominal and you can't move.

Also, where is the pain? Upper or lower abdomen? Right or left sides? These can tell you something about potential causes of the pain. But to be sure, I suggest that you seek help from your family doctor to get a preliminary diagnosis underway.
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