Manish Singh Manish Singh Asked 5 months ago

What causes extreme abdominal pain?

Yesterday, I had this sudden, very sharp pain in my abdomen that lasted for quite a while. It was so bad I almost went to the hospital. What are the potential causes for such extreme abdominal pain?

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Anirudh Sen Anirudh Sen Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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Extreme abdominal pain is a serious symptom that shouldn't be self-treated. It could range from appendicitis, gallstones, to severe kidney issues. Please seek immediate medical help rather than tracking symptoms on an app.

Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

While food intolerances or severe food poisoning can cause intense stomach cramps, sudden and extreme abdominal pain is a major medical emergency. Please go to the nearest casualty department immediately to get it diagnosed.

Nisha Chawla Nisha Chawla Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I had sudden, excruciating stomach pain last year and I was crying from the agony and fear. It turned out to be a ruptured ovarian cyst, so please do not wait at home suffering—go to the ER immediately.

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Saraswati Iyer Saraswati Iyer Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Please keep your mind calm, but do not ignore this pain. Severe abdominal distress needs immediate attention from a doctor, so please visit a hospital right away and take care of your health.

Kunal Grover Kunal Grover Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I am up at 3 AM reading this, and honestly, if your stomach pain is extreme, stop scrolling online. Pack your bags and go straight to the hospital because sudden severe pain is not something to sleep on.

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Ramakant Pandey Ramakant Pandey Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Beta, for normal gas or indigestion, a little warm water is fine, but extreme and unbearable stomach pain should never be treated with home remedies. It could be appendicitis or stones, so please go see a doctor immediately.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I recently had a sharp pain in my lower right abdomen and got incredibly scared it was appendicitis. Has anyone else experienced this kind of sudden, severe pain? I went to the clinic immediately to get an ultrasound.

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