Heal · Care

A stomachache is common. The reason behind it matters.

Abdominal pain can come from the digestive, urinary, reproductive, or musculoskeletal systems. We use the location, timing, associated symptoms, examination, and targeted testing to decide what can be treated here and what needs escalation.

Written and medically reviewed by Gevorg Sedrakyan, MD Published August 20, 2026 Last reviewed August 20, 2026

I. What we address

The clinical question, made specific.

What this visit includes

Focused abdominal examination
Urine, pregnancy, and other point-of-care testing when appropriate
Assessment for dehydration or infection
Clear emergency and follow-up instructions

Reasons to come in

Persistent or worsening stomach pain
Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
Lower abdominal or pelvic discomfort
Pain accompanied by urinary or digestive changes

II. The visit

Three steps. No lost thread.

We clarify where the pain began, how it behaves, and what symptoms travel with it.

Your clinician examines you and selects targeted tests rather than a broad panel by default.

If imaging or emergency evaluation is needed, we explain why and direct you promptly.

III. Questions

What patients usually ask.

When is abdominal pain an emergency?

Severe or rapidly worsening pain, a rigid abdomen, fainting, heavy bleeding, vomiting blood, black stools, or pain with major breathing difficulty warrants emergency evaluation.

Can urgent care diagnose gallstones or appendicitis?

We can assess the likelihood and determine urgency, but definitive diagnosis may require hospital-based ultrasound, CT imaging, or specialist evaluation.

When should abdominal pain be evaluated promptly?

Persistent pain, dehydration, repeated vomiting, blood in stool, fainting, or significant tenderness should be evaluated promptly.

Where it happens