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What do i do if the abdominal pain is unbearable?

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Yes: Go to the emergency room. You could have mesenteric ischemia, appendicitis or a ruptured aneurysm. Don't wait.

Answered 12/28/2014

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Yes: There are many things that can cause abdominal pain; and many of these things can be very serious. Unbearable pain deserves a visit to the emergency department of your local hospital. This is one time where you shouldn't "wait for it to pass.".

Answered 12/31/2017

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Go to ER: The abdominal cavity is like one big "black box", with many different organs present that can each be responsible for abdominal pain, some minor, some life-threatening. It is simply impossible to sort out the cause or severity of abdominal pain by any other means other than "hands-on" evaluation, often supplemented by sophisticated tests. If the pain is unbearable, you need to see a doctor asap.

Answered 12/17/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

A #: Peppermint oil has been used effectively for a variety of digestive issues (flatus, nausea, vomiting, cramps, loose bowel movements, heartburn, indigestion & irritable bowel syndrome). Anecdotally (no scientific proof) it is reported to help with headaches, musculo-skeletal pain, dental pain, upper respiratory infections, inflammatory conditions as well as viral & bacterial infections.

Answered 3/26/2013

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