When should I contact a doctor with stomach pains?

Name: When should I contact a doctor with stomach pains?
Uploaded: 2018-09-18T14:45:50.000Z
Description: Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE Pain in the stomach (abdomen) is common. Usually it doesn't last long and is often due to a gut infection or a small upset - but there are many other possible causes. Pain that is severe or doesn't settle quickly may need attention from a doctor. For more information, go to https://patient.info/health/abdominal-pain-leaflet

By Dr Sarah JarvisPublished 18 Sept 2018

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Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE

Pain in the stomach (abdomen) is common. Usually it doesn't last long and is often due to a gut infection or a small upset - but there are many other possible causes. Pain that is severe or doesn't settle quickly may need attention from a doctor.

For more information, go to https://patient.info/health/abdominal-pain-leaflet