19/09/2026
𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻: 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁? 🩺
Experiencing abdominal pain but unsure which specialist to consult? The answer depends on the underlying cause of your pain.
🔴 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗻:
If your abdominal pain is severe, starts suddenly, or may be related to a surgical condition such as appendicitis, gallstones, or bowel obstruction, urgent medical assessment is essential, and a surgeon may need to be involved.
🔵 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁:
If your abdominal pain is associated with digestive problems, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), loose motions, or recurring gastrointestinal symptoms, a gastroenterologist may be the appropriate first specialist to consult.
⚠️ 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: Severe or sudden abdominal pain requires prompt medical attention. In some cases, both specialists may need to be involved.
The most important thing is to receive a timely diagnosis and proper medical evaluation from the appropriate specialist.
👨⚕️ 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗳 𝗜𝗾𝗯𝗮𝗹
Consultant General, Gastrointestinal, Bariatric, Hepatobiliary & Surgical Oncologist
🏥 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁:
Saleem Memorial Hospital, Lahore | PKLI Hospital, Lahore | Prime Health Hub – DEW
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