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Are Abdominal Cramps And Diarrhea Symptoms Of A Stomach Infection?

My husband has been complaining of abdominal pain/cramping for the last 3 days. The onset was sudden. It came out of nowhere. The pain is located in the dead center of the upper abdomen. He is healthy as a horse and generally does not get sick. I became concerned when it passes the 48 hour mark. He is also experiencing diarrhea and cold chills. Could this possibly just be a gi bug that has held on longer than usual? At what point should I get him to a doctor? My husband experiences crippling anxiety in medical environments, so i want to make sure it is absolutely necessary before seeking medical attention, as it could cause some fairly serious physical symptoms related to his anxiety simply by seeing a doctor. Thank you in advance.
-Jessica
Tue, 17 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

This could be many things, e.g. heart attack, gastric ulcer, pancreatitis. It should definitely be examined further by a doctor in order to rule out the most serious possibilities.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Anders Mark Christensen
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Are Abdominal Cramps And Diarrhea Symptoms Of A Stomach Infection?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. This could be many things, e.g. heart attack, gastric ulcer, pancreatitis. It should definitely be examined further by a doctor in order to rule out the most serious possibilities. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anders Mark Christensen