Patient presents to emergency department with acute abdominal pain and vomiting

A patient arrives at the emergency department experiencing a sudden onset of pain in the abdomen accompanied by vomiting.

This phrase describes a common presenting complaint requiring assessment to determine etiology. It necessitates further investigation into the location, character, duration and associated symptoms of the abdominal pain, as well as the frequency and characteristics of the vomiting.

Used to document the patient's primary reason for seeking emergency care.