Pain that Comes and Goes
Doctor: How long have you been having this pain?
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Patient: It started in June. So for more than five months now. My stomach hurts after some meals, but not always.
Doctor: You should have come in earlier. Let's get to the bottom of this. Have you changed your eating habits during this period?
Patient: No, not really. Well, that's not true. I'm eating the same foods, but less. You know, the pain seems to come and go.
Doctor: How strong is the pain exactly? On a scale of one to ten, how would you describe the intensity of the pain?
Patient: Well, I'd say the pain is about a two on a scale of one to ten.
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Like I say, it's not really bad. It just keeps coming back...
Doctor: How long does the pain last when you get it?
Patient: It comes and goes. Sometimes, I hardly feel anything. Other times, it can last up to half an hour or more.
Doctor: Is there a type of food that seems to cause stronger pain than other types?
Patient: Hmmm ... heavy foods like steak or lasagna usually brings it on. I've been trying to avoid those.
Doctor: Does the pain travel to any other parts of your body - chest, shoulder or back?
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Or does it remain around the stomach area.
Patient: No, it just hurts here.
Doctor: What about if I touch here? Does it hurt there?
Patient: Ouch! Yesa, it hurts there. What do you think it is doctor?
Doctor: I'm not sure. I think we should take some x-rays to find out if you've broken anything.
Patient: Will that be expensive?
Doctor: I don't think so. You're insurance should cover routine x-rays.
Pain that Comes and GoesDoctor: How long have you been having this pain?Continue Reading BelowPatient: It started in June. So for more than five months now. My stomach hurts after some meals, but not always.Doctor: You should have come in earlier. Let's get to the bottom of this. Have you changed your eating habits during this period?Patient: No, not really. Well, that's not true. I'm eating the same foods, but less. You know, the pain seems to come and go.Doctor: How strong is the pain exactly? On a scale of one to ten, how would you describe the intensity of the pain?Patient: Well, I'd say the pain is about a two on a scale of one to ten.See Also: Plastic Surgery Advice from About.comLike I say, it's not really bad. It just keeps coming back...Doctor: How long does the pain last when you get it?Patient: It comes and goes. Sometimes, I hardly feel anything. Other times, it can last up to half an hour or more.Doctor: Is there a type of food that seems to cause stronger pain than other types?Patient: Hmmm ... heavy foods like steak or lasagna usually brings it on. I've been trying to avoid those.Doctor: Does the pain travel to any other parts of your body - chest, shoulder or back?Continue Reading BelowOr does it remain around the stomach area.Patient: No, it just hurts here.Doctor: What about if I touch here? Does it hurt there? Patient: Ouch! Yesa, it hurts there. What do you think it is doctor?
Doctor: I'm not sure. I think we should take some x-rays to find out if you've broken anything.
Patient: Will that be expensive?
Doctor: I don't think so. You're insurance should cover routine x-rays.
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