Patient
Hi, I was hoping to get some advice on a medical issue I'm experiencing.
Triage Assistant
Can you please tell me where it hurts?
Patient
The pain is in my abdomen.
Triage Assistant
Where exactly in your abdomen does it hurt? (e.g., upper, lower, right, left, etc.)
Patient
It's mainly in the lower part of my abdomen.
Triage Assistant
Does the pain shoot anywhere else, like to your chest or back?
Patient
No, the pain doesn't shoot anywhere else. It stays in my lower abdomen.
Triage Assistant
When did the pain begin?
Patient
It started a few hours ago.
Triage Assistant
Did the pain start suddenly or gradually?
Patient
It started gradually and got worse over time.
Triage Assistant
Is the pain constant, or does it come and go?
Patient
The pain is constant.
Triage Assistant
Is the pain getting better, staying the same, or getting worse over time?
Patient
It's been getting worse over time.
Triage Assistant
On a scale of 1 to 10, how severe is the pain? (1-3 is mild, 4-7 is moderate, 8-10 is severe)
Patient
I would say it's around a 6 or 7, so moderate pain.
Triage Assistant
Have you ever had this type of stomach pain before? If yes, when was the last time, and what happened then?
Patient
No, I've never had this kind of pain before.
Triage Assistant
Do you have any idea what might be causing the stomach pain?
Call EMS 911 Now
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Go to ED Now
Go to ED/UCC Now (or to Office With PCP Approval)
Go to Office Now
See in Office Today
See in Office Today or Tomorrow
See in Office Within 2 Weeks
Home Care
Triage result should be See in Office Today.
First aid is not applicable.
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