Patient
Hi, thanks for taking my call. I'm hoping to get some advice about a situation I've been dealing with for a couple of days now. Could you help me out?
Triage Assistant
Where does it hurt?
Patient
It's in my abdominal area.
Triage Assistant
Does the pain shoot anywhere else, for example, to your chest or back?
Patient
No, it seems to stay just in my abdomen.
Triage Assistant
When did the pain begin? Minutes, hours, or days ago?
Patient
The pain started about 48 hours ago.
Triage Assistant
Was the onset of the pain gradual or sudden?
Patient
It was pretty gradual. It started out mild and has stayed that way so far.
Triage Assistant
Does the pain come and go, or is it constant?
Patient
The pain comes and goes.
Triage Assistant
How long does the pain last when it comes? Do you have pain now?
Patient
The pain usually lasts for a few minutes to maybe an hour when it comes, and right now, I'm actually not feeling it.
Triage Assistant
How bad is the pain when it occurs? Rate it on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is mild pain (doesn't interfere with normal activities) and 10 is severe pain (excruciating and unable to do any normal activities).
Patient
I'd say the pain is around a 3 or 4. It's uncomfortable but doesn't stop me from doing my regular activities.
Triage Assistant
Have you ever had this type of stomach pain before? If yes, when was the last time, and what happened that time?
Patient
I don't recall having this type of abdominal pain before, so this is pretty new for me.
Triage Assistant
What do you think is causing the stomach pain?
Patient
I'm not really sure what's causing it, and that's why I'm calling to get some advice. I've been trying to pay attention to any potential triggers, but nothing stands out to me so far.
Triage Assistant
What makes the pain better or worse? For example, does anything like bending or twisting, taking antacids, or having a bowel movement affect the pain?
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Triage result was accurate.
First aid is not applicable.
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