Abdominal Pain in Lubbock, TX

Stomach pain may be localized to the lower portion of the abdomen in certain cases. Some common sources of lower abdominal pain include:

• Diverticulitis: Inflammation or infection of the intestinal wall.
• Appendicitis: Inflammation of the appendix. This may feel like a dull pain in the abdomen that moves to the lower right abdomen and becomes worse.
• Flu (stomach flu): Infection of the intestines. Could manifest as cramping, nausea, and fever.
• Celiac disease (celiac sprue): Adverse reaction to gluten, found in rye, wheat, and barley.
• Indigestion: Pain resulting from indigestion in the lower abdomen is rare and a result of a buildup of acid following eating.
• Bowel blockage: The stoppage of digested material from passing through the intestine.
• IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome): Common disorder affecting the colon.
• Constipation: Difficulty passing and/or the inability to pass stool.
• Lactose intolerance: The inability to fully digest lactose found in dairy.
• Gas: Presents as the sensation of pressure in your abdomen and might include flatulence and burping.
• Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis): A term describing any chronic swelling of the digestive tract.
• Hernia: When another part of the body or organ forces its way into the abdominal wall.

In the event that you or a loved one are experiencing serious, unrelenting abdominal pain along with any of the symptoms listed below, emergency assistance may be necessary. Abdominal pain should be treated by an emergency physician without delay if:

• Pain travels from the stomach to your back
• Your stomach is excessively tender to the touch
• Your abdominal pain is accompanied by a fever
• You have bloody stool or bloody urine
• You have trouble breathing or chest pain
• You are unable to eat without vomiting
• You are vomiting blood
• You have an irregular heartbeat

The best rule of thumb is that it is better to be safe than sorry. If the pain in your stomach is frequent and maybe not severe, consulting with your nearest GI physician may still be necessary. Our skilled professionals commonly provide treatment for patients with abdominal pain in Lubbock, TX and can help you with your GI symptoms. Blood in your stool should always be addressed and should be assessed by a medical provider. If you have blood in your stool, we advise you to get in touch with Lubbock Digestive Disease Associates today.