When is abdominal pain dangerous?

Abdominal pain is considered dangerous in the following cases:

  • Sudden and severe pain, accompanied by vomiting, blood in stool or urine, chest pain, or difficulty breathing.
  • Persistent pain lasting more than 6 hours.
  • Pain that worsens when touching the abdomen or if the pain moves from the navel to the lower right abdomen, which may indicate appendicitis.
  • Abdominal swelling, inability to pass stool, or severe constipation.