[32F] Experiencing severe, sharp stomach pain with nausea

What might be happening

Based on the information you've provided, possible causes for your symptoms include:

• Appendicitis: This is an inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch located on the lower right side of your abdomen. The main symptom is often pain around the belly button that becomes sharp and moves to the lower right side of the abdomen. Other symptoms can include nausea and vomiting, but not everyone has these. It's a medical emergency that almost always requires surgery.

  • Treatment typically involves surgical removal of the appendix.

• Kidney Stones: These are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. Symptoms can include severe pain in the side and back, below the ribs, pain that radiates to the lower abdomen and groin, pain during urination, and cloudy or foul-smelling urine.

  • Treatment can range from pain management and drinking lots of water to help pass the stone, to medical procedures to remove or break up larger stones.

• Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): This is an infection in any part of your urinary system, which includes your kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. Symptoms can include cloudy urine, and pain or a burning sensation during urination. If the infection is in your kidneys, it can cause upper back and side pain, high fever, shaking and chills, nausea, and vomiting.

  • Treatment typically involves antibiotics to kill the bacteria causing the infection.

Please note that these are just possibilities and not a definitive diagnosis. It's important to consult a healthcare professional who can evaluate your symptoms and medical history to provide an accurate diagnosis.

What you can do

Given the severity of your pain and the sudden onset, it's important to seek medical attention immediately. If you're unable to reach your primary care physician, consider going to an urgent care center or emergency department.

What you should look out for

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical help immediately:

• If your pain becomes unbearable
• If you develop a fever
• If you start vomiting
• If you notice blood in your urine or stool
• If you're unable to pass urine

Remember, this advice is intended to be general in nature, and specific causes may not apply to your situation. Always consult with a healthcare provider for accurate information.