When a gastroenterologist speaks of abdominal pain, they are referring to any discomfort in one or more organs located in the abdominal cavity such as:
- Stomach
- Liver
- Gallbladder
- Pancreas
- Spleen
- Appendix
- Small Intestine
- Colon
When a gastroenterologist speaks of abdominal pain, they are referring to any discomfort in one or more organs located in the abdominal cavity such as:
There are many factors that could result in abdominal pain, most pain is caused by:
When organs in the abdominal cavity become inflamed they can cause conditions such as:
Certain conditions can cause an organ to stretch causing severe pain like:
Deficient blood flow to an organ caused by a blockage in an artery will result in ischemia, an example of this is:
When you first arrive at one of our emergency centers, our gastroenterologists will conduct a physical exam and ask a series of questions related to the location and type of pain you are experiencing.
In addition, doctors may request one or more of the following diagnostic tests be performed to find the real source of the pain, so they may begin treatment:
The treatment for abdominal pain greatly depends on the cause of the pain. Treatments can include
How is Abdominal Pain Treated?
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When to Go to The Emergency Room
Patients who experience any of the following should seek immediate medical attention in one of our centers: