Abdominal Pain Specialist

What causes abdominal pain?

Abdominal pain can be the result of an acute illness or an underlying chronic health condition. Many organs constitute your GI tract, some of which include your stomach, liver, and intestines. Dysfunction in any of these parts can lead to health complications, including abdominal pain.

Some of the most common conditions that can lead to abdominal pain include:

• Gas or maldigestion
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Ulcers
• Gastrointestinal infections
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Gallstone disease
• Peptic or gastric ulcer disease
  
  

In cases of serious and sudden abdominal pain, you may have a rupture in an organ or a severe infection.

If you experience abdominal pain that doesn’t get better with rest and at-home treatment or worsens in intensity, don’t delay an evaluation at Eisenman & Eisenman, M.D., Advanced Gastro Consultants.

How is abdominal pain diagnosed?

During your evaluation for abdominal pain, Eisenman & Eisenman, M.D., Advanced Gastro Consultants review your medical and family history and carefully listens to each of your symptoms. Depending on the location of your pain, your provider may be able to pinpoint possible causes.

To rule out or confirm a gastrointestinal issue, your Eisenman & Eisenman, M.D., Advanced Gastro Consultants provider may request imaging tests, like an ultrasound, to get a closer look at your abdominal region.

In some cases, additional diagnostic testing is necessary to explore your gastrointestinal tract. Your Eisenman & Eisenman, M.D., Advanced Gastro Consultants provider may use on-site technology to perform tests like:

Endoscopy

An endoscopy is a procedure that uses a thin, flexible tube with an attached camera that sends real-time images of your upper digestive tract to an external monitor. This test can be useful in identifying issues in the stomach, small intestine, or esophagus that may be contributing to abdominal pain.

Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy evaluates the structures of the large intestine and rectum. The procedure involves the insertion of a flexible tube and an attached camera through the rectum to identify organ damage, polyps, and other potential causes of abdominal pain.

How is abdominal pain treated?

The Eisenman & Eisenman, M.D., Advanced Gastro Consultants team customizes treatment based on the cause of your pain. For acute conditions, like an infection, you may need rest, hydration, and some changes to your diet to feel better. If you have an infection, you may need an antibiotic and monitoring to make sure your symptoms improve.

In the event of a chronic condition, like irritable bowel syndrome, your Eisenman & Eisenman, M.D., Advanced Gastro Consultants physician works closely with you on a treatment plan to prevent pain and other health-related complications.

If you have persistent abdominal pain, don’t wait to seek treatment, many possible solutions are waiting for you. Call Eisenman & Eisenman, M.D., Advanced Gastro Consultants today, or request an appointment online now and feel better.