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Abdominal Pain Emergency Room in Montrose, Houston
Severe stomach or abdominal pain can be frightening, especially when it starts suddenly or keeps getting worse. Montrose Emergency Room provides 24/7 emergency evaluation for abdominal pain, stomach pain, vomiting, fever, dehydration, and other concerning symptoms. Walk-ins are welcome, and no appointment is required.
Severe or rapidly worsening abdominal pain? Montrose Emergency Room is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Open 24/7
Walk-Ins Welcome
No Appointment Required
Emergency Evaluation
On-Site Diagnostic Testing
When to seek emergency care
When Should You Go to the ER for Abdominal Pain?
If your abdominal pain is severe, persistent, or a ccompanied by vomiting, fever, dizziness, bleeding, difficulty breathing, or unusual weakness, prompt medical evaluation may be appropriate. Our emergency team can evaluate your symptoms and determine whether diagnostic testing or treatment is needed. Not every stomachache requires emergency care. However, abdominal pain should be taken seriously when it is sudden, severe, worsening, or associated with other concerning symptoms.
Consider emergency evaluation if you have:
Sudden or severe abdominal pain
Severe stomach pain that is getting worse
Persistent nausea or vomiting
Abdominal pain with fever
Blood in vomit or stool
Black or tarry stool
Severe abdominal tenderness
A swollen or rigid abdomen
Dizziness, fainting, or unusual weakness
Difficulty breathing
Chest pain or pressure
Inability to keep fluids down
Severe dehydration
Abdominal pain after an injury or accident
Significant abdominal pain during pregnancy or possible pregnancy
If symptoms appear life-threatening, call 911 immediately.
For severe, sudden, or rapidly worsening abdominal pain, Montrose Emergency Room is open 24/7 with emergency physicians and on-site testing.
Possible causes
Severe Stomach Pain Can Have Many Possible Causes
People often search questions such as: Why does my stomach hurt so badly? Could this be appendicitis? Is this a kidney stone or gallbladder problem? Should I go to the ER for stomach pain?
The abdomen contains many organs. Pain that feels like it is coming from your stomach may actually originate from another part of the digestive system, kidneys, gallbladder, appendix, urinary tract, reproductive organs, or surrounding tissues.
The location and severity of pain alone cannot reliably determine the cause. Some relatively minor conditions can cause significant pain, while some serious conditions may begin with symptoms that initially seem mild. Persistent, unexplained, or worsening abdominal pain deserves medical attention.
Possible causes of abdominal pain can include:
Gastrointestinal infections
Food poisoning
Constipation
Indigestion
Gastritis
Kidney stones
Urinary problems
Appendicitis
Gallstones or gallbladder inflammation
Bowel obstruction
Inflammation or infection
Abdominal injury
Gynecologic conditions
Pregnancy-related conditions
Other abdominal disorders
Pain location
Where Is Your Abdominal Pain?
Right-Side Abdominal Pain
Pain on the right side of the abdomen can have several possible causes. Patients often worry about conditions such as appendicitis, gallbladder problems, kidney stones, or other abdominal disorders.
Seek medical evaluation if right-sided abdominal pain becomes severe or is associated with fever, persistent vomiting, significant tenderness, loss of appetite, increasing pain, dizziness, or weakness.
Lower Abdominal Pain
Lower abdominal pain can involve the digestive system, urinary tract, reproductive organs, or other structures.
Medical evaluation may be appropriate when lower abdominal pain is sudden, severe, persistent, increasing in intensity, associated with fever, accompanied by vomiting, associated with blood in urine or stool, or accompanied by abdominal swelling.
Upper Abdominal Pain
Upper abdominal pain may be related to the stomach, gallbladder, digestive tract, or other conditions.
It is particularly important not to ignore upper abdominal discomfort when it occurs with chest pressure, shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, weakness, persistent vomiting, or pain spreading toward the back or chest.
What to expect
What Happens When You Go to the ER for Abdominal Pain?
A common question patients ask is: “What will the emergency room do for severe stomach pain?” Your evaluation generally starts with a discussion of your symptoms and medical history. The physician may then perform an examination and determine whether additional testing or treatment is appropriate.
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Initial Evaluation
Walk in any time. Our team reviews your symptoms and medical history.
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Medical Examination
An emergency physician examines you and assesses your abdomen.
3
Diagnostic Testing if Needed
Imaging or lab testing may be ordered when medically appropriate.
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Treatment & Next-Step Care
Treatment begins on site, with guidance on follow-up or further care.
The emergency physician may ask:
When did the pain begin?
Where exactly does it hurt?
Did the pain begin suddenly or gradually?
Is the pain sharp, burning, cramping, or constant?
Has the pain moved?
Are you vomiting?
Do you have diarrhea?
Do you have a fever?
Is there blood in your stool, urine, or vomit?
Have you recently been injured?
Could you be pregnant?
Have you had similar symptoms before?
On-site diagnostic testing
CT Scan, Ultrasound, X-Ray and Lab Testing for Abdominal Pain
Abdominal symptoms sometimes require more than a physical examination. Depending on your symptoms and medical history, the physician may determine that diagnostic testing is appropriate. Montrose Emergency Room offers access to diagnostic services that may include:
CT Imaging
Detailed imaging of abdominal organs when medically appropriate.
X-Rays
Rapid imaging to help evaluate certain abdominal concerns.
Ultrasound
Non-invasive imaging often used for gallbladder and other evaluations.
Laboratory Testing
On-site blood work to help assess infection, inflammation, and more.
Urine Testing
Helps evaluate urinary and kidney-related causes of pain.
EKG Testing
Performed when medically appropriate for upper abdominal or chest symptoms.
Not every patient needs every test. Testing is selected based on the patient’s symptoms, examination findings, age, medical history, and suspected condition. Diagnostic testing may help physicians investigate conditions such as appendicitis, kidney stones, gallbladder problems, infections, injuries, dehydration, or other possible causes of acute abdominal pain.
Common concerns
Can the ER Check for Appendicitis, Kidney Stones or Gallbladder Problems?
Possible Appendicitis
Emergency physicians can evaluate symptoms that may be associated with appendicitis. Common symptoms can include:
Increasing abdominal pain
Pain that becomes more concentrated on the lower right side
Nausea
Vomiting
Fever
Loss of appetite
Significant abdominal tenderness
Appendicitis cannot be diagnosed based only on symptoms found online. A medical examination and diagnostic testing may be necessary.
Possible Kidney Stones
Kidney stones can cause intense pain in the side, back, lower abdomen, or groin. Symptoms may include:
Severe pain that comes in waves
Nausea
Vomiting
Blood in the urine
Difficulty urinating
Pain radiating toward the groin
Emergency evaluation can help determine whether symptoms may be related to kidney stones or another condition.
Possible Gallbladder Problems
Gallbladder problems can cause upper abdominal pain, particularly on the right side.
Some patients experience pain after eating, nausea, vomiting, or pain that extends toward the back or shoulder.
Severe or persistent upper abdominal pain should be medically evaluated rather than self-diagnosed.
Associated symptoms
Abdominal Pain With Vomiting, Fever or Dehydration
Stomach Pain With Vomiting
Abdominal pain with repeated vomiting may require medical evaluation, especially if you cannot keep liquids down.
Seek medical attention when vomiting is associated with severe abdominal pain, blood in the vomit, significant weakness, dizziness, reduced urination, high fever, increasing abdominal tenderness, or inability to keep fluids down.
Abdominal Pain With Fever
Fever combined with significant abdominal pain may indicate inflammation or infection.
Seek medical evaluation when fever occurs with severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, significant tenderness, weakness, dizziness, or rapidly worsening symptoms.
Abdominal Pain and Dehydration
Vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and reduced fluid intake can contribute to dehydration.
Signs of significant dehydration may include dizziness, weakness, dry mouth, reduced urination, difficulty keeping liquids down, confusion, or feeling faint.
Know where to go
ER or Urgent Care for Abdominal Pain?
Patients frequently ask: “Should I go to urgent care or the ER for stomach pain?” Urgent care may be appropriate for mild illnesses and minor symptoms. An emergency room is generally better equipped for potentially serious conditions that may require immediate physician evaluation, advanced imaging, laboratory testing, IV fluids, medication, monitoring, or emergency treatment.
Condition / Need
Montrose ER
Urgent Care
Severe, sudden, or rapidly worsening abdominal pain
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Persistent vomiting or unable to keep fluids down
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Abdominal pain with fever, fainting, or bleeding
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Advanced imaging (CT, ultrasound, X-ray) and lab testing
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IV fluids, medication, and emergency treatment
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Mild stomach upset or minor symptoms
Not sure where to go?
If symptoms appear life-threatening, call 911. Consider emergency evaluation when abdominal pain is severe, sudden, rapidly worsening, or accompanied by significant vomiting, fever, bleeding, fainting, difficulty breathing, chest symptoms, major tenderness, or trauma.
General guidance only. Every situation is different, and the right level of care depends on your symptoms.
ER vs Urgent Care GuideWhy Montrose Emergency Room
Why Choose Montrose Emergency Room for Severe Abdominal Pain?
When severe stomach pain begins unexpectedly, patients often want answers quickly. Montrose Emergency Room provides emergency care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Patients experiencing abdominal pain can access emergency evaluation and, when medically appropriate, on-site diagnostic testing.
Open 24/7
Nights, weekends, and holidays included.
Walk-Ins Welcome
Come in whenever symptoms start.
No Appointment Required
No scheduling needed for emergency evaluation.
Emergency Physician Evaluation
Assessment by emergency physicians.
CT Imaging
Detailed imaging when medically appropriate.
Ultrasound
Non-invasive imaging, often used for gallbladder concerns.
X-Ray
On-site imaging to help evaluate certain concerns.
On-Site Laboratory Testing
Blood and urine testing without leaving the facility.
Emergency Treatment
IV fluids, medication, and monitoring when needed.
Care for Adults and Children
Emergency care for patients of all ages.
If a patient’s condition requires hospitalization, surgery, specialty evaluation, or another level of treatment, the medical team can determine the appropriate next step.
Patient reviews
What Our Patients Say
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I had a great experience at the Montrose urgent care today. The registration tech, Gabrella, was very friendly and made the check-in process quick and easy. RN Wasef was kind, professional, and made me feel comfortable throughout the visit. Dr. Maewal took the time to listen and provided excellent care, and Pablo in radiology was also very helpful and welcoming. The whole staff was efficient, caring, and I was checked out quickly without feeling rushed. Definitely appreciate the great service from everyone today!
Donald Chanthapathet
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I really recommend this place, as soon as I walked in I asked the front desk Gaby came automatically came to me banned and grabbed a wheel chair and she went out and she helped my son get in the chair and took him inside........ Subi help too. Nurse Waset was awesome, Pablo the radiology tech was helpful, Dr. Ambe was really nice too. I really appreciate her attention by taking my son in. Gaby definitely went an extra mile of customer service and client care.
Jenn Hoggs
Google Review
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Excellent service. Very clean facility.. proffesional staff.Gaby and Cindy at the front desk very helpful and efficient. Wasef very helpful knowledgeable and very kind. Pablo very helpful and kind. I always go to this Er. I highly recommend Montrose ER for all kinds of Emergencies in Montrose. Really I appreciate the service I got.
Wasef Bisher
Google Review
Serving central Houston
Abdominal Pain ER in Montrose and Central Houston
Montrose Emergency Room provides convenient access to emergency care for patients throughout Montrose and central Houston. The facility also serves patients coming from nearby communities including:
Midtown
River Oaks
Upper Kirby
Museum District
Downtown Houston
Neartown
Surrounding central Houston neighborhoods
Patients searching for an abdominal pain ER in Montrose, a stomach pain emergency room in Houston, an ER for severe abdominal pain, or a 24-hour emergency room in central Houston can visit without a scheduled appointment.
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1110 W Gray St #101
Houston, TX 77019 (Montrose)
Open 24/7 — 365 Days a Year
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Abdominal Pain
Should I go to the ER for severe stomach pain?
Severe, sudden, persistent, or rapidly worsening stomach pain may require emergency evaluation, particularly when accompanied by vomiting, fever, bleeding, fainting, difficulty breathing, abdominal swelling, or significant tenderness.
Should I go to the ER for stomach pain and vomiting?
Emergency evaluation may be appropriate when vomiting is persistent, you cannot keep liquids down, abdominal pain is severe or worsening, or there is blood in the vomit.
Can an ER diagnose abdominal pain?
Emergency physicians can evaluate abdominal pain through medical history, physical examination, and appropriate diagnostic testing. Sometimes a specific cause can be identified during the ER visit. Other situations may require follow-up or specialist evaluation.
Can the ER perform a CT scan for abdominal pain?
CT imaging may be used when the emergency physician determines that it is medically appropriate based on your symptoms and examination.
Can the ER check for appendicitis?
Yes. Emergency physicians can evaluate suspected appendicitis using the patient’s symptoms, physical examination, laboratory testing, and appropriate imaging when necessary.
Can the ER check for kidney stones?
Yes. Emergency evaluation may include testing to determine whether symptoms could be caused by kidney stones or another urinary or abdominal condition.
Do I need an appointment for abdominal pain?
No appointment is required for emergency evaluation at Montrose Emergency Room.
Is Montrose Emergency Room open at night?
Yes. Montrose Emergency Room operates 24 hours a day, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Severe Abdominal Pain? Get Emergency Evaluation 24/7
You do not need to determine the cause of severe abdominal pain on your own. Montrose Emergency Room is available 24/7 for severe stomach pain, abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, dehydration, suspected appendicitis, kidney stone symptoms, injuries, and other emergency medical concerns. Walk-ins are welcome. No appointment is required.
Montrose Emergency Room · 1110 W. Gray St., Suite 101 · Houston, TX 77019 · (832) 487-0911
If your symptoms appear life-threatening, call 911 immediately.