<s>[INST] i am having pain in my lower stomach, i have had this pain for a few days now but now its really hurting, should i apply heat on it? or ice? the pain is like a sharp shooting, when i touch it it hurts worst any movement (crunch, side twist, etc) makes the pain go from mild to omg then back down to mild a few moments later. i need to get it checked out but for now, should i apply heat or ice? the pain really starts on the right and moves along the bottom of my stomach to the left. thank you for your time. [/INST] Howell come to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, hot water fermentation would be nice because if the pain is due to some flatulence then this may be benefited instead of using this it is advisable to get done the clinical examination, and investigation to know the underlying cause of abdominal, such hot water and ice option can be used if there is no option for medicine, or it would be away, for some time, take care, have a nice day. </s>