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The doctor told when an ambulance is needed for abdominal pain

Gastroenterologist Sergey Cheryomushkin told about the pain in the abdomen that needs medical help. Radio Sputnik reports this.

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The expert noted that in the presence of acute pain in the abdomen, you should not hesitate, as it may be associated with peritonitis or other life-threatening disease.

"If you have there was a sharp, intense, acute pain that does not even allow walking, it is necessary to call an ambulance. There can be a lot of reasons, including peritonitis, appendicitis, perforation of a hollow organ, acute pancreatitis"