Vague epigastric or periumbilical pain or discomfort, <1-2 days’ duration.
Key Symptom: Anorexia- Nausea increases suspicion, but occurs later
- Tenderness may be mild, abdomen still soft
- Maybe a CBC
- Recheck in 1 day if not improving
- Precautions: “Go to ER if symptoms progress”
If self-triage to ER, MUST go n.p.o. !!!!!
See posting Abdominal Pain – 1.