Seeing A Gastroenterologist For Stomach Pain

Just about everyone has experienced stomach pain at some point in their life, and just about everyone can pinpoint the meal that caused it. But that's not always the case, and it's not always advisable to play food detective, sometimes you need help from a professional. If the stomach pain you are suffering doesn't improve or the discomfort is too much to bear, then it's time to contact your local Calabasas, CA, gastroenterologist. Learn more about the possible causes of stomach pain and available treatments by reaching out to Dr. Parviz Gholami of Calabasas Advanced Gastroenterology.

At-Home Care

Mild stomach pain symptoms can be managed at home if they are not a recurring problem.

You'll want to avoid taking ibuprofen and aspirin as these can worsen your stomach pain, other over-the-counter medicine that is specialized for stomach pain may be more appropriate, but also just for mild symptoms.

To prevent future symptoms you should consider adjusting your diet, eating smaller blander meals until your condition subsides can help.

When to See a Doctor

If your stomach pain was brought on suddenly and is very painful then you may be dealing with an emergency situation best treated in an emergency room, but call your doctor first if possible.

See your gastroenterologist if your stomach pain worsens with time, instead of getting better, or lasts more than a couple of days, or if it's due to a stomach injury.

If you experience trouble swallowing your food, if you have severe or regular heartburn, if you have a fever or unexplained weight loss, all of these are symptoms that along with stomach pain may require further investigation by your gastroenterologist.

Gastroenterologist in Calabasas, CA

Stomach pain can be brought on by many different causes and narrowing down the underlying problem is something that your gastroenterologist can do.

If you are struggling with stomach pain you can schedule a consultation with your Calabasas, CA, gastroenterologist, Dr. Gholami of Calabasas Advanced Gastroenterology by dialing (818) 696-8840.