Patient
Hi, thank you for taking my call. I've been having some trouble and I'm not sure what to do. Can you help me figure out what steps I should take next?
Triage Assistant
Where does it hurt?
Patient
It's not exactly pain, but I'm feeling very uncomfortable in my lower abdomen.
Triage Assistant
Does the pain shoot anywhere else? (e.g., chest, back)
Patient
No, it's mostly just in my lower abdomen. It doesn't really spread to other areas.
Triage Assistant
When did the pain begin? (Minutes, hours, or days ago)
Patient
It's not really pain, but this uncomfortable feeling started about two days ago.
Triage Assistant
Was the onset of the discomfort gradual or sudden?
Patient
It was more of a gradual thing. It wasn't too bad at first, but it's been getting more uncomfortable over the past couple of days.
Triage Assistant
Does the discomfort come and go, or is it constant?
Patient
The discomfort is pretty much constant. It hasn't really gone away at all since it started.
Triage Assistant
Is it getting better, staying the same, or getting worse?
Patient
It's been getting a bit worse over time.
Triage Assistant
How bad is the discomfort on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is mild (doesn't interfere with normal activities) and 10 is severe (excruciating pain, unable to do any normal activities)?
Patient
I'd say it's around a 6. It's not unbearable, but it's definitely interfering with my regular activities.
Triage Assistant
Have you ever experienced this type of lower abdomen discomfort before? If yes, when was the last time and what happened that time?
Patient
No, I haven't experienced this type of discomfort before. This is the first time something like this has happened.
Triage Assistant
What do you think might be causing the discomfort?
Patient
I'm not entirely sure, but I have this feeling like my stool is stuck, and even after trying an enema, I haven't been able to pass it.
Triage Assistant
Do you have any other symptoms, such as back pain, diarrhea, fever, urination pain, or vomiting?
See More Appropriate Protocol
Go to ED/UCC Now (or to Office With PCP Approval)
Go to Office Now
See in Office Today
See in Office Within 3 Days
See in Office Within 2 Weeks
Home Care
Triage result was accurate.
First aid advice was given.
Some assessment questions asked.