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Although
a stomach pain may simply be the result of eating too
much or too quickly, or mixing incompatible foods, it
can also signal a more serious problem, from an infection
to appendicitis.Stomach pain is pain that you feel in
the the area between your chest and groin.
The key is to know when you must
seek medical care right away. In many cases
you can simply wait, use home care remedies, and seek
care at a later time only if the symptoms persist.
Appendicitis is an emergency
that must be treated surgically. It cannot be treated
at home or later. If you suspect that you or your child
has appendicitis, CALL IMMEDIATELY
FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE OR GO TO THE HOSPITAL.
SIGNS
OF APPENDICITIS
Stomach pain (usually in the right lower side of the belly),
fever, nausea, and vomiting.
FIRST
AID
THERE
IS NO FIRST AID FOR APPENDICITIS!
CALL IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE OR
GO TO THE HOSPITAL!
Do not take any medicine, food,
or drink.
Do not take laxative of any sort.
Do not knead your stomach in hope of relieving the pain.
Try to lie down and wait quietly for the doctor to come.
Should the pain become excessive, have someone fill an
ice bag and apply it to the painful area.
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