Abdominal pain can be concerning, especially when it begins to interfere with your day-to-day life. At the Comprehensive Digestive Institute of Nevada in Las Vegas, NV, Dr. Kim Chen and the rest of our care team are here to help with all of your digestive needs. Let's take a look at some signs that mean you need to seek medical help for your abdominal pain.

Red Flag #1: Persistent Pain

 Everyone experiences abdominal pain from time to time, but if it never seems to go away, there's a good chance that there's an underlying issue that needs medical treatment. It's especially important to seek care if you find that your pain is severe or gets worse over time. 

Red Flag #2: Pain and Fever

 If you have severe stomach pain with a fever, it's possible that you're experiencing inflammation or an infection in your abdomen, such as peritonitis, diverticulitis, or appendicitis. 

Red Flag #3: Pain and Blood in Stool

 If you have severe abdominal pain accompanied by bloody stools, it's important to see your doctor right away. While the cause of bloody stools can be benign, this symptom can also indicate more serious health problems, such as ulcers or colorectal cancer. 

Red Flag #4: Pain and Jaundice

 Jaundice, or yellowing of the skin, can be a sign that there's a problem with your liver or gallbladder. Jaundice paired with abdominal pain can indicate a variety of conditions, including gallstones, hepatitis, or bile duct obstruction. 

Reach Out to the Comprehensive Digestive Institute of Nevada in Las Vegas, NV for Abdominal Pain Help

 If something seems off, reach out to a healthcare professional. If you're experiencing a new kind of pain, pain that interferes with your daily life, or you simply feel that something isn't quite right, it's better to be safe than sorry. 

Dr. Chen and the rest of our care team at Comprehensive Digestive Institute of Nevada for Abdominal Pain provide research-based, compassionate care to help you feel your best. Reach out to our Las Vegas, NV office today at (702) 483-4483 to learn more about what our practice has to offer and to schedule your first appointment.