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Abdominal Pain, Female

Should I Call?

	Call 911 NOW (you may need an ambulance) IF: Passed out (fainted) Very weak (can't stand)
	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF: You feel weak or very sick Severe pain Constant abdominal pain for more than 2 hours Vomiting contains blood or black ("coffee ground") material Vomiting bile (bright yellow or green) Vomiting and abdomen looks much more swollen than usual Blood in bowel movements (black/tarry or red) Recent injury to the abdomen Fever of 103 F (39.4 C) or higher Fever of 100.5 F (38.1 C) or higher and you: Are over 60 years of age Have diabetes mellitus or a weakened immune system (e.g., HIV positive, cancer chemotherapy, chronic steroid treatment, splenectomy) Are bedridden (e.g., nursing home patient, stroke, chronic illness, recovering from surgery) White of the eyes have turned yellow (jaundice) Pregnant or could be pregnant (e.g., missed last menstrual period) Blood in urine Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby Instacare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search, to find the Instacare clinic nearest you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (between 9 am and 4 pm) IF: You think you need to be seen Moderate or mild pain comes and goes (cramps), but lasts greater than 24 hours Abnormal vaginal discharge (e.g., bad odor; yellow, gray or green in color) Age greater than 60
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns Abdominal pains are a recurrent problem Pain with sexual intercourse
	Self Care at Home IF: Mild abdominal pain and you don't think you need to be seen