Abdominal or Pelvic Pain

Chronic pain in the abdomen or pelvic area can result from multiple causes and usually needs to be thoroughly investigated by physical exam, ultrasound, CT or MRI scanning or other means. The more common presentations include history of multiple surgeries and chronic inflammatory disorders. Non-surgical injury may also be a factor as in the case of blunt trauma. In all cases, surgical or medical management strategies must first be explored following thorough workup by an Internal Medicine physician, Urologist, Gynecologist or General Surgeon.
    
       Pain which persists despite appropriate diagnosis and treatment by the above physicians can often be treated using diagnostic nerve blocks and more permanent techniques to facilitate long-term relief. Conditions which are easily treated include:
        
          Pancreatitis
          Post surgical pain due to adhesions
          Endometriosis
          Interstitial cystitis
          Groin or genital pain following hernia repair
          Testicular pain following surgery or injury
          Groin pain following angiography or angioplasty
          Chest wall pain following open heart or chest surgery
          Persistent pain after rib fracture
          Internal chest or lung pain due to chronic inflammation
          Pain from “shingles” or post herpetic neuralgia
          Persistent pain from esophagitis or hiatal hernia repair

      Following diagnostic nerve blocks to identify the specific nerve or segments involved, more permanent solutions and modalities will be used to afford long lasting relief.

Ashley M. Classen, D.O, F.A.O.C.A.  &  E. Jo Bailey, M.D.
1401 Henderson Street  •  Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Phone 817.332.3664  •  Fax 817.334.0575