Almost everyone experiences abdominal pain at some point during their life. Though not always a serious medical issue, if your abdominal pain is severe, an ongoing problem, or causes a fever or shortness of breath, the experienced medical team at Formé Medical Center and Urgent Care in White Plains, New York, can help. The state-of-the-art medical facility provides comprehensive care to find the underlying cause of your abdominal pain. Call the office or schedule an appointment online today. Telemedicine appointments are available.
Abdominal pain includes any uncomfortable sensation that affects your belly. There are many types of abdominal pain, including:
Generalized abdominal pain means your discomfort affects more than half of your abdominal area.
If you have localized abdominal pain, your discomfort only affects one area of your belly, which may indicate a problem with a specific organ, such as your gallbladder.
With cramp-like abdominal pain, you may feel bloated and gassy and then have diarrhea.
Colicky abdominal pain refers to severe pain that comes and goes.
There are many conditions that cause abdominal pain. Some are minor health issues you can manage at home, while others are serious and require medical attention.
Common causes of abdominal pain include:
Women may also develop abdominal pain from gynecological conditions like endometriosis or uterine fibroids.
You can manage most acute and mild abdominal pain conditions with at-home care. However, you should seek medical attention from the experts at Formé Medical Center and Urgent Care if your pain is severe, fails to improve with at-home care, or gets worse.
The team also recommends medical attention if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea or you’re unable to have a bowel movement. You should also schedule an appointment with the medical experts if you have blood in your stool.
You can expect comprehensive, patient-focused care when you visit Formé Medical Center and Urgent Care for an abdominal pain evaluation.
During the visit, your provider reviews your symptoms and medical history and performs a physical exam. To find the cause of your abdominal pain, they may request diagnostic testing, such as:
Once your provider has a diagnosis, they create a treatment plan to ease your abdominal pain.
Get help for your abdominal pain by calling Formé Medical Center and Urgent Care or scheduling an appointment online today.
