While some people equate abdominal pain with stomach aches or cramps, there are many other areas and potential issues within your abdomen! With so many muscles, organs, and your digestive system, there could be many causes, some much more serious than others, for experiencing abdominal pain.
Our expert team of medical professionals at Local MD Urgent Care can help you and your loved ones with abdominal pain. Schedule an appointment with us below, or walk-in to any of our locations the same day to be treated by our team!
Abdominal Pain Symptoms
Abdominal pain can have many causes, which we will get into, but many of the presenting symptoms are similar since they are focused in one area of your body. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you may be experiencing abdominal issues of some sort:
-
Severe Abdominal Pain
-
Fever or Chills
-
Bloody Stools
-
Persistent Nausea or Vomiting
-
Weight Loss
-
Yellowing Skin
-
Abdominal Swelling
-
Severe Abdominal Tenderness
Abdominal Pain Causes
With so many organs, muscles, and tracts in your abdominal area, pain can be caused by a wide spectrum of things, which is why it’s essential to see a medical professional when suffering from the symptoms above. Many of the below illnesses vary by severity, but please schedule an appointment with us if you suspect you are suffering from any:
-
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
-
Endometriosis
-
Appendicitis
-
Food Poisoning
-
Acid Reflux
-
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
-
Many, many more
Abdominal Pain Treatments
Since there are so many different potential ailments with your abdominal area, there are no blanket treatments for all kinds of abdominal pain. The best thing you can do is come in to a local urgent care location and speak with our team about potential treatments!
Please note, with your optimal care in mind, if your injury is severe, the Local MD team may refer you to a local emergency room.