Patient
Hi, I've been experiencing some symptoms that I'm really concerned about.
Triage Assistant
Where does it hurt?
Patient
It's in my abdomen, and the pain has been quite severe.
Triage Assistant
Where exactly in your abdomen does it hurt?
Patient
The pain is mostly in the upper part of my abdomen.
Triage Assistant
Does the pain shoot anywhere else, like your chest or back?
Patient
No, the pain seems to be concentrated in the upper abdomen and doesn't really radiate to my chest or back.
Triage Assistant
When did the pain begin?
Patient
It started last night, and it has been persistent since then.
Triage Assistant
Was the onset of the pain gradual or sudden?
Patient
The pain came on quite suddenly.
Triage Assistant
Is the pain constant, or does it come and go?
Patient
The pain has been pretty constant since it started.
Triage Assistant
On a scale from 1 to 10, how bad is the pain? To clarify, mild pain is 1-3, moderate is 4-7, and severe is 8-10.
Patient
I would rate it around an 8. It's very intense.
Triage Assistant
Given your severe abdominal pain, you should go to the Emergency Department now to rule out any serious conditions. In the meantime, lie down with your feet elevated as this can help if you are in shock. Thank you for calling, goodbye.
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Triage result was accurate.
First aid advice was given.
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