After your exam is over and your doctor is done asking you questions, you may need tests to help find the cause of your pain. These tests may include: Stool or urine tests Blood tests Barium swallows or enemas Colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy CT scan Ultrasound Upper endoscopy X-rays Abdominal ...
Pain.Your doctor might recommend over-the-countermedicationssuch as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to address DM-related pain. Prescription NSAIDs might includegabapentin(Gabarone,Gralise,Horizant,Neurontin),tricyclic antidepressants,mexiletine, and low-doseglucocorticoids, like oral prednisone. Along wi...
Progressive.This type of abdominal pain gets worse over time. Other symptoms typically develop along with the pain. Those additional symptoms depend on what’s causing the pain. It’s usually a sign of serious illness, including Crohn’s disease and different types of cancer. ...
After your exam is over and your doctor is done asking you questions, you may need tests to help find the cause of your pain. These tests may include: Stool or urine tests Blood tests Barium swallows or enemas Colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy CT scan Ultrasound Upper endoscopy X-rays Abdominal ...