Abdominal pain affects almost everyone at some point during their life. Though not always a serious medical issue, if you have severe, persistent, or chronic abdominal pain, the team of board-certified anesthesiology and pain management physicians at AABP Integrative Pain Care and Wellness can help. The team takes an integrative and individualized approach to pain management, customizing your plan based on the underlying cause of your discomfort. To get relief from your abdominal pain, call the office in the Bensonhurst neighborhood in Brooklyn, or the office in White Plains, New York.
Any discomfort you feel below your chest and above your groin is a type of abdominal pain. This is a common complaint that affects most people at one time or another.
The type of pain you feel helps pinpoint the cause.
If the pain affects more than half of your abdominal area, you have generalized pain.
Localized pain is pain you feel in only one area of the body. This type of pain most often means there’s an issue with one of the abdominal organs.
With cramp-like pain, you may feel pressure or a throbbing sensation. It’s not uncommon to have diarrhea with this type of abdominal pain.
Colicky pain is abdominal pain that comes and goes. The pain is sudden and severe and ends as quickly as it starts.
There are many causes of abdominal pain, some more serious than others. Common causes of abdominal pain include:
Depending on the cause, your pain may be acute and resolve on its own with at-home care. However, if your abdominal pain is severe or chronic, schedule a consultation with the experts at AABP Integrative Pain Care.
During your abdominal pain evaluation, the team at AABP Integrative Pain Care and Wellness asks detailed questions about your pain, including the severity, frequency, and location. They also ask about other symptoms, such as fever or changes in bowel habits.
They review your medical history and conduct a physical examination. They also run diagnostic testing, such as lab work or imaging tests, to confirm or rule out a suspected cause that might explain your abdominal pain.
The AABP Integrative Pain Care and Wellness team may also suggest an endoscopy or colonoscopy, procedures that evaluate the lining of your digestive tract.
The AABP Integrative Pain Care and Wellness team takes an individualized approach to care and customizes your abdominal pain treatment plan based on the cause and severity of your symptoms.
Your plan may include:
For patients with chronic abdominal pain conditions, the team works closely with your other health care providers to ensure continuity of care.
When your abdominal pain interferes with your ability to manage your day-to-day routine, it’s time to call AABP Integrative Pain Care and Wellness or schedule an appointment online today.