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How Can Intense Abdominal Pain Be Treated?

I am an unemployed college student who needs to see a doctor/have tests done (I have been told xrays) for an intense stabbing pain I have had in my right abdomen for over three weeks. My health insurance doesn't cover anything until I reach the deductible, so I can't afford to see a doctor, let alone have tests done. My mother said some doctors "do charity" if someone is an unemployed college student like myself. Is this true? What are my options in this situation?
Tue, 23 Dec 2014
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Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

If I were your doctor, I would after an initial clinical examination would advise you for an ultrasound abdomen to rule out a gall stone disease and if positive, would advise you for a definitive treatment (cholecystectomy) which would give you a cure. However, for a definitive diagnosis, you would have to report to a general surgeon for clinical and investigational assessment for a diagnosis and proper management. Till then, you could go for an anti spasmodic drug for a symptomatic relief.


I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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How Can Intense Abdominal Pain Be Treated?

Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would after an initial clinical examination would advise you for an ultrasound abdomen to rule out a gall stone disease and if positive, would advise you for a definitive treatment (cholecystectomy) which would give you a cure. However, for a definitive diagnosis, you would have to report to a general surgeon for clinical and investigational assessment for a diagnosis and proper management. Till then, you could go for an anti spasmodic drug for a symptomatic relief. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.