[Sticky] Severe abdominal pain

No — telemedicine is generally NOT appropriate for severe abdominal pain, because the cause can be serious and often requires an in-person exam, labs, and possibly imaging.

You should seek urgent care or emergency evaluation immediately — or call 911 — if abdominal pain is:

🚨 Concerning or urgent when there is

• Sudden, severe, or worsening pain

• Pain with fever, vomiting, or inability to keep fluids down

• Bloody or black stools, or vomiting blood

• Rigid or swollen abdomen

• Pain after injury or during pregnancy

• Jaundice (yellow skin/eyes)

• Fainting, dizziness, or confusion

• Inability to pass gas or stool with increasing pain

Telemedicine cannot perform a hands-on abdominal exam, blood tests, ultrasound/CT, or urgent treatment — waiting for a virtual visit could delay critical care.