Question
It can be hard for you as a layperson to know if your abdominal pain requires urgent medical attention.
As a general rule of thumb, abdominal pain that doesn't go away should be seen by a doctor. If you are not sure perhaps you can see your nearby GP first.
Assuming you have already seen one, and the pain is recurrent, it will be good to revisit your GP.
Assuming that it is constant even after seeing, it will still be good to revisit your GP.
There is no real way to tell when an abdominal pain requires urgent attention. This is because many mild conditions can also result in abdominal pain while serious conditions may be associated with symptoms other than pain. In general, if the frequency, intensity and duration of any episodic pain get worse, it is time to seek medical help.
For constant abdominal pain, the intensity and duration become important. Any pain that persists or progresses over time, especially when associated with fever or vomiting, needs immediate medical attention to exclude an acute or surgical abdomen.
In general, lower abdominal discomfort associated with urination is suggestive of an infection of the urinary tract or bladder. Going to your GP to get a urine dipstick test may be all you need to confirm the diagnosis. Uncomplicated infection of the urinary tract can be treated in the outpatient setting most times. Occasionally, inflammation of a pelvic organ may give you abdominal discomfort when there is any increased in the intra-abdominal pressure. Activities such as urination or bowel opening may aggravate pain from such inflammation.
I am sorry to hear that. This is indeed a tough question and I am not sure if I can provide a satisfactory answer. You must be aware that despite undergoing the same rigorous training which qualifies a doctor to perform a particular procedure, each of us has different skill-sets and strengths, which defines our ability to perform procedures in the safest and most comfortable manner.
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