Abdominal Pain

Abdominal pain refers to any discomfort between your chest and groin. If you have persistent abdominal problems, it may be a sign of something that you need to address. Even if you have an occasional or recurring issue, you may want to prevent it from happening again. The specialists at the Medex Diagnostic and Treatment Center will figure out what’s causing your pain — and treat it.

You can learn what your pain is telling you when your belly’s hurting. Submit to a thorough examination from a gentle, caring specialist. At Medex, the doctors rely on cutting-edge diagnostic equipment to put your mind at ease, find ways to improve your health and address problems before they get worse.

Avoid Abdominal Pain When Possible

The best solution to abdominal pain is to avoid it completely. The first step is to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle that contributes to your longevity and happiness. That includes regular checkups. You may think you should see a healthcare provider only if you’re feeling sick, but the specialists at the Medex Diagnostic and Treatment Center believe that most pain and suffering can be prevented.

They recommend a healthy lifestyle that works for you to prevent illness. At the multi-specialty center, you’ll gain access to an experienced gastroenterologist, as well as other specialists, to help you develop a lifestyle to avoid abdominal pain. Primary care doctors, pain management experts, urologists, and cardiologists all provide advice and treatment options necessary to eliminate abdominal pain from your life.

Since everyone is different, foods and lifestyle choices that work for someone else may have a negative effect on you. Figuring these things out with a specialist is the ideal way to take care of yourself. Undergoing regular checkups with specialists is a great habit to get into to catch health problems before they get worse. Consider periodic procedures, such as:

  • Colonoscopy
  • Upper endoscopy
  • Allergy tests
  • Laser hemorrhoids treatment
  • Breath testing
  • Small bowel capsule test
  • Anal Pap smear or high-resolution anoscopy

When Should You Seek Treatment?

Some symptoms, however, shouldn’t be ignored. They may signal that something serious really is going on. Some of the danger signs to be aware of include:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Abdominal pain if you’re receiving cancer treatment
  • A sharp pain that starts suddenly
  • Blood in your stool
  • Vomiting
  • Fever
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Gas and bloating
  • Pain, constipation or diarrhea that lasts longer than a week

When Abdominal Pain Gets Serious

Abdominal pain is often the result of minor problems, such as mild food allergies, occasional heartburn or even certain types of exercise. At other times, you may be experiencing a symptom of the flu or food poisoning. There are certainly many reasons for abdominal pain.

But in some cases, something more serious may be brewing. While the most common cause of abdominal pain is gas and indigestion, you may be showing signs of a more troublesome condition, such as:

  • Appendicitis
  • GERD
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Barrett’s esophagus
  • Celiac disease
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Diverticulosis
  • Gastritis
  • H Pylori
  • Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS)
  • Peptic ulcers
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Pancreatitis
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