The Stomach Pain Sorter

 Is it an emergency, a call to your doctor, or something to watch? Sort it in two minutes, then walk into the appointment prepared.

"Why does my stomach hurt?" is one of the most-searched symptom questions in the world, and search results rarely help you decide what to do tonight. This guide helps you sort it.

Inside:

• A triage page: call 911 or go to the ER now, call your doctor today, or watch at home
• A where-it-hurts map, so you can describe the location and what sources link to it
• A pattern table: what the timing, food and other clues can suggest
• What usually helps at home, and what to avoid
• A 14-day symptom log
• An appointment-prep page, so your doctor gets a clear picture

Built from authoritative health sources (NHS, MedlinePlus, Mayo Clinic, NIDDK and others) and labeled by source.

General information, not medical advice and not a diagnosis. If you have severe pain, chest pain, vomiting blood, black or bloody stools, or you feel faint, call 911.

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