Abdominal Pain
Your abdomen is made up of your thoracic and lumbar spine, your abdominal organs and the abdominal wall. Because there are so many structures with overlapping pain presentations, a workup typically requires a multidisciplinary approach.
Abdominal pain can be felt in the form of aching, burning, stabbing, or cramping in your belly region, specifically between your ribs and pelvis. If it is persistent, you likely have already undergone a specialty evaluation for an underlying medical problem.
In this area, we frequently work closely with Gastroenterologists, OBGYNs, General Surgeons, Oncologists, and Urologists to understand the source of this pain.
Understanding Abdominal Pain
Because of the associated organs and gastrointestinal tract, pain syndromes in this area frequently require treatment of an underlying medical problem. Although we usually assume that this pain is caused by stomach issues, there are a lot of other organs in your abdomen that can cause pain.
Organs in your abdomen that can cause pain
- Liver
- Gallbladder
- Pancreas
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Large intestine
- Kidneys
However, pain in the abdomen can also originate from the skin and muscles in your abdominal wall. Sometimes even stomach pain may stem from another area of your body, like your chest, pelvis, or back.
If you have completed a medical evaluation or treatment and your pain has not resolved, we may be able to help. Treatments are tailored for each type of pain and we can be very successful when there is a nerve injury, subsequent surgical procedure, or trauma.
Common Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment Options
Common Symptoms
Common Symptoms
Abdominal pain depends on your unique condition. Because this pain can be caused by so many organs and conditions, it can be felt in a variety of ways, such as:- Mild or severe pain
- Dull or sharp pain
- Burning or aching pain
- Cramping
- Pain that is felt in one spot or throughout your abdomen
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Successful treatment of abdominal pain is precise diagnosis. Getting this diagnosis can be complicated by a variety of factors, but our team is persistent and we won’t rest until we understand the root cause of your pain. After your diagnosis, we will review your treatment options and seek to minimize the risk and maximize your chance of achieving a long-term reduction in your pain.Treatment Options
