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Stomach Pain in Girls and Young Women

Stomach or lower abdominal pain in girls and young women is pain felt anywhere in the abdomen or pelvis. The discomfort can come from digestive, urinary or reproductive organs.

Constipation, stomach infections and urinary problems are common causes. After puberty, menstrual cramps, ovarian conditions, pregnancy-related problems and other reproductive causes are also possible.

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AAP Guide to Stomach Pain in Girls and Young Women

The AAP guide below explains what to consider and when the pain needs urgent care.

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When to see a doctor

Contact your pediatrician or another healthcare professional if:

  • Pain is severe, persistent or mostly on one side.
  • Vomiting, fever or urinary symptoms occur with the pain.
  • Bleeding is unusual or much heavier than expected.
  • A period is late or missed and significant abdominal pain develops.

Call 911 or get emergency care if:

  • Severe sudden pain comes with fainting or severe weakness.
  • Bleeding is very heavy.
  • You think your child has a life-threatening emergency.

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When can my child be seen

Be seen today.

Every office keeps same-day appointments for illness and injury.

This evening or at the weekend.

Most offices run After Hours Care, by appointment rather than walk-in.

If you are worried, call. We would rather answer a question that turns out to be nothing.

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