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Expert Abdominal Pain Treatment at Pain Management of SA

Abdominal pain is a feeling of pain or discomfort in your stomach. This can bean everyday phenomenon and can be mild or severe. Nevertheless, stomach aches usually arise from minor problems and can be tackled effectively. At Pain Management of SA, our team consist of qualified professionals who will assist you in diagnosing the causes of your abdominal pain and customize treatment procedures to make you feel better.

Digestive issues including inflammation could be among the causes of pain in your stomach. There are a broad range of diagnosis and treatment options available. Our team of abdominal pain doctors with their expertise and caring attitude, will do everything we can to help you feel better and live an everyday normal life again. You are invited to make an appointment with us today so that we can plan an evaluation of your abdominal pain and come up with a personalized treatment plan to manage it once and for all.

Abdominal-Pain

Understanding Abdominal Pain

Abdominal pain may present itself in various ways, such as a mild ache or cramp-like pain to more acute and severe. Sometimes, it is continuous, while at other times, it comes and goes with additional symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea.

Causes of abdominal pain

There may be several causes of abdominal pain including:
  • Digestive problems : Instances of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), constipation, diarrhea, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining), and peptic ulcers (sores in the stomach or duodenum) can all cause abdominal pains.
  • Eating patterns : Sensitivity to certain food types, such as lactose/gluten intolerance or overeating spicy/greasy meals, can lead to discomfort.
  • Gallbladder diseases : The presence of stones in the gallbladder or inflammation of the gallbladder may produce upper right abdominal pains.
  • Appendicitis : Appendicitis is a medical condition that requires immediate attention. It manifests with pain in the right lower abdomen, nausea, fever, and sometimes vomiting. In severe cases a ruptured appendix can lead to serious complications if not treated right away.
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) : This sexually transmitted infection can result in mild or severe abdominal pain in women.
  • Kidney stones : These very small and sometimes hard stones cause pain in a person's back or the abdomen as they move towards the urethra.
  • Muscle strains : Raising heavy objects or pressing hard against your stomach muscles can cause muscular pain.

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Treatment Options at Pain Management of SA

When dealing with abdominal pain, we try to identify the source and resolve it. We have different approaches depending on your diagnosis. Here are a few:
Adjustments in your diet, exercise regimen, and stress control techniques can improve your digestive health and alleviate pain.
A customized eating plan may be suggested to help manage food allergies or intolerances.
Medications can treat abdominal pain, such as antacids for heartburn, antibiotics for infections, or antispasmodics for muscle spasms. However your medical provider will be best able to prescribe the right medicines after a complete evaluation.
Core strengthening exercises may be recommended to improve flexibility and postural correction issues that contribute to pain.

The Importance of Early Diagnosis

First, early identification of abdominal pain is paramount in addressing it. Suppose there is a severe or recurring ache alongside other worrisome signs like a high temperature, blood in the stool, or problems breathing. In that case, you should check with a healthcare provider without delay. At the same time, early action saves lives and speeds up recovery.
FAQs

FAQs

To alleviate your discomfort, you can place a heating pad or hot compress on your belly while drinking fluids and eating dry foods like biscuits or bread. Nevertheless, you must check with your physician before using any other counter drugs or starting new therapies.
If you feel that it is a life threatening emergency, immediately call 9-1-1. Otherwise, don’t hesitate to seek professional help if your pain is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other  symptoms. Early diagnosis & treatment can lead to improved outcomes. We at Pain Management of SA are always a quick call or click away.
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