Stomach ache

When to get medical advice

Seeyour GP orcall NHS 111 if you're worried or need advice aboutyour symptoms.

For example, if:

the pain gets much worse in a short space of time
the pain won't go away or keeps returning
you have unexpected weight loss
you have unusual vaginal discharge
youbleed fromyour bottom
you have a persistentchange in toilet habits

Call 999 for an ambulance or go to your nearest hospital accident and emergency (A&E)if you:

have sudden, severe stomach pain
feel pain when you touch your stomach
are vomiting blood
have bloody or black, sticky stools
aren't able to urinate
have collapsed orcan't breathe
you'rediabetic and vomiting

If you feel pain in the areaaround your ribs, read about chest pain for information and advice.

Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018

Articles for stomach ache

Introduction

Read about a stomach ache and abdominal pains, including stomach cramps or a dull ache in the tummy (abdomen).

When to get medical advice

Seeyour GP orcall NHS 111 if you're worried or need advice aboutyour symptoms. For example, if: the pain gets much worse in a short space of time the pain won't go away or keeps returning you have u

Causes of sudden, severe abdominal pain

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