Feeling pain in your abdomen can sometimes be an indication of a minor stomach irritation as the result of something that you ate, such as constipation, indigestion, or gas pains. In other cases, they can be an indication of a more serious medical issue that requires emergency treatment. Depending on the cause, you can treat the pain at home and wait for the pain to recede on its own. In other cases, you will need to get to a doctor immediately. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, seek immediate medical attention through Primary Care or emergency room: • Severe pain • Fever • Weight loss • Nausea and vomiting • Yellow-looking skin • Blood in your stool • Swollen abdomen • Severe tenderness to the abdomen with contact   If you are suffering from severe abdominal pain as the result of an accident or injury that potentially caused trauma to your abdomen or abdominal pain is accompanied by pain or pressure in the chest, it is also imperative to seek medical attention. Los Banos Primary Care and our team of healthcare professionals are here to help treat abdominal pain, and we encourage you to contact us through our website.