When do I have to go to the doctor?
In case of intestinal cramps, a visit to the doctor is not always absolutely necessary. However, if the pain caused by the intestinal cramps is particularly severe, the symptoms should be clarified. Bowel cramps that occur together with bleeding (vomiting blood, blood in the stool) should also be treated by a doctor.
If you suffer from an underlying disease of the digestive tract, you should also have your symptoms clarified in the case of newly occurring intestinal cramps. In addition, intestinal cramps that cannot be treated with household remedies and medication need to be clarified. If the symptoms persist for more than three days without any apparent reason, you should also see a doctor.
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