Patient
Hi there, I'm experiencing some persistent health issues and I'm hoping to get some advice on what I should do next.
Triage Assistant
I'm here to help. Where does it hurt?
Patient
I've been having some discomfort and pain in my abdomen.
Triage Assistant
Let's start by understanding the nature of your pain. Where exactly in your abdomen does it hurt? (e.g., upper right, lower left, around the belly button, etc.)
Patient
The pain is mostly around my lower abdomen and sometimes around my belly button.
Triage Assistant
Does the pain shoot anywhere else, such as into your chest or back?
Patient
No, it doesn't seem to radiate to my chest or back. It's mostly just in my lower abdomen and around my belly button.
Triage Assistant
When did the pain begin? Was it minutes, hours, or days ago?
Patient
The pain has been ongoing for over a week now.
Triage Assistant
Was the pain gradual in onset, or did it come on suddenly?
Patient
It started gradually and has been getting worse over time.
Triage Assistant
Is the pain constant, or does it come and go? If it comes and goes, do you have pain right now?
Patient
The pain comes and goes. I am experiencing some discomfort right now, but it's not constant.
Triage Assistant
When the pain comes, how bad is it on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is mild pain and 10 is excruciating pain? Does it interfere with your normal activities?
Patient
When the pain comes, I would rate it around a 6 or 7. It definitely interferes with my day-to-day activities, making it hard to focus or get comfortable.
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've had some mild stomach discomfort in the past, but nothing quite as persistent or severe as this. This is the first time it's lasted over a week and affected my daily life this much.
Triage Assistant
What do you think might be causing this stomach pain? Have you noticed any specific triggers or factors that make it better or worse?
Patient
I'm not entirely sure what's causing the pain. I haven't noticed any specific triggers, but it seems to get a bit worse after I eat. Nothing seems to make it significantly better, though resting a little seems to help sometimes.
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)
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See in Office Within 3 Days
See in Office Within 2 Weeks
Home Care
Triage result should be See in Office Within 3 Days.
First aid is not applicable.
Some assessment questions asked.