There can be many causes of abdominal pain that could come from the gastrointestinal
track, major organs, vascular structures, or nerves in the body. Our physicians
will evaluate the patient to determine which imaging might be appropriate
to evaluate this pain and whether other specialists need to be involved.
Some patients are referred to us by gastroenterologists and oncologists
for nerve blocks, called sympathetic nerve blocks that can help with certain
types of abdominal pain. This pain may be caused by pancreatitis, various
cancers, or damaged nerves of the abdominal wall.
Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain can have a variety of sources that include both pelvic structures
and the lumbar spine. Our physicians will evaluate the patient to determine
which imaging might be appropriate to evaluate this pain and whether other
specialists need to be involved. Endometriosis is a condition that causes
chronic pain correlating with menstrual cycles. Advanced therapies such
as spinal cord stimulation has been used successfully in managing chronic
pelvic pain. In some instances, referred muscle pain from the lumbar spine
can cause pain wrapping into the hips. Pelvic and groin pain can also
be confused with other conditions such as hip arthritis or sacroiliac
joint pain.
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