Find the best and newest treatment for stomach ache based on the patient's individual characteristics. New Treatments, August 1, 2011.

For how many hours or days has the stomach ache been present?
How old is the patient?
Does the patient have vomiting?	Yes No
Is there diarrhea?	Yes No
Does the patient have fever?	Yes No
Does the patient have burning pain?	Yes No
Is the pain located in the upper abdomen?	Yes	No
Is the pain over the stomach area?	Yes	No
Is the pain spread out over the entire abdomen?	Yes	No
Is the pain around the center of the abdomen?	Yes	No

Sara J. Thompson, MD