Abdominal pain is common and it ranges from mild to severe. Some people may call it stomach pain, stomachache, tummy ache, bellyache, etc. Acute abdominal pain is short-term, lasting hours or days. If it lasts for weeks, months, or years, it’s called chronic abdominal pain.
If abdominal or stomach pain is impacting your life, schedule an appointment with one of our doctors today.
Most of the time, abdominal pain isn’t serious. It’s normally caused by indigestion, gas pains, or a muscle strain. However, abdominal pain can also indicate a serious illness.
Figuring out what is causing abdominal or stomach pain is a multifaceted approach.
First, the doctor will review the patient’s history and symptoms. The duration of the pain is an important clue for diagnosis.
Next, the type of pain will be assessed – it may be sharp, dull, burning, twisting, cramping, etc. The doctor will then perform a physical evaluation to determine the location of the pain, check for tender areas, and assess any abnormalities felt in the abdomen. This could include looking for masses or enlarged organs.
Sometimes the patient’s history and physical exam will be enough for a preliminary diagnosis and treatment can start. In other cases, more tests are needed to confirm or exclude a diagnosis. The most common tests include analysis of blood, urine, and stool samples. Doctors may also recommend x-rays or an endoscopy.
Treatment for abdominal pain will depend on the cause. Treatments include:
If abdominal or stomach pain is impacting your life, schedule an appointment with one of our doctors today.
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