Celiac Plexus Block in Gilbert & Mesa, AZ

Overview of Treatment

At The Pain Experts of Arizona, we provide celiac plexus block procedures to help manage severe abdominal pain. This treatment targets the celiac plexus, a cluster of nerves behind your stomach and under the diaphragm, which transmits pain signals from many abdominal organs to your brain. If you suffer from chronic or severe abdominal pain, a celiac plexus block can offer significant relief. As a leading pain clinic, we offer this procedure in Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix, and Scottsdale, where our pain specialists ensure you get the best care.

Our pain doctors strive to help you find relief without invasive surgery. Whether you visit our Mesa, Gilbert, or Scottsdale clinic, our specialists will provide expert care for your condition.

Conditions Treated

Celiac plexus blocks treat several conditions that cause severe abdominal pain. Some of the conditions include:

• Pancreatic cancer: Tumors may press on the celiac plexus, causing significant pain.

• Pancreatitis: Inflammation in the pancreas often causes intense upper abdominal pain. A celiac plexus block can help alleviate this pain.

• Crohn’s disease: This disease can cause chronic discomfort in the abdomen. A pain doctor can offer relief using a celiac plexus block.

• Other chronic abdominal pain: Nerve irritation or entrapment can lead to chronic abdominal pain, which may respond well to celiac plexus block therapy.

Our pain specialists work with you to create a tailored treatment plan, addressing your unique needs in our Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Gilbert locations.

Benefits of Celiac Plexus Blocks

A celiac plexus block offers several benefits:

• Pain Management: It reduces or eliminates pain signals from the abdominal organs, helping manage chronic pain.

• Reduced Medication Use: By blocking pain signals, this procedure decreases the need for strong medications.

• Quick Procedure & Recovery: The procedure is fast, and recovery is generally quick, allowing you to resume regular activities soon after.

• Long-Lasting Relief: The procedure provides lasting relief, which can reduce breakthrough pain.

The team at The Pain Experts of Arizona in Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix offers this treatment to help you manage pain effectively.

Procedure

The celiac plexus block is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure. Here’s what to expect:

• Preparation: Your doctor will review your medical history and medications. You may need to stop taking certain medications before the procedure.

• Positioning: Depending on comfort, you will lie on your back or stomach. The doctor will apply a local anesthetic to numb the skin around the targeted area.

• Guided Injection: Using advanced imaging like x-rays or CT scans, your pain specialist will guide a needle to the celiac plexus. A contrast dye ensures the needle is in the correct location. Then, the doctor injects a pain-relieving medication.

• Completion: The procedure lasts about 30 minutes, and you can go home the same day.

Our pain doctors in Mesa and Scottsdale perform this procedure efficiently, ensuring your comfort throughout.

Recovery

• Immediate Care: Rest for 24 hours following the procedure. Arrange for someone to drive you home.

• Post-Procedure: Some soreness or swelling at the injection site is normal. This usually resolves in a few days. Temporary numbness or weakness may also occur.

• Pain Relief: You’ll feel relief within 30 minutes to an hour. The relief can last weeks or months. If needed, additional injections can extend the benefits.

Our team at The Pain Experts of Arizona provides ongoing support and care to ensure a smooth recovery and long-term pain relief in Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix.

Risks

While the celiac plexus block is generally safe, some risks may include:

• Infection or bleeding at the injection site.

• Temporary diarrhea or low blood pressure.

• Medication spread affecting nearby organs.

• Rare nerve injury or other complications.

Our pain specialists in Scottsdale, Mesa, and Gilbert will explain these risks and ensure you’re fully informed before the procedure.

Why Choose The Pain Experts of Arizona?

At The Pain Experts of Arizona, we focus on reducing pain and improving quality of life. Led by Dr. Ahdev Kuppusamy, a double board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain specialist, our team has extensive experience performing celiac plexus blocks and other treatments. Whether you visit our clinic in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert, or Mesa, we offer personalized care to address your specific pain management needs.

Our pain doctors use their expertise to develop the best treatment plan for you, prioritizing your comfort and relief.

Schedule a Consultation with an Arizona Pain Specialist Today

If you’re having pain-related difficulty, The Pain Experts of Arizona can help. Our award-winning pain doctors in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert, and Mesa specialize in vertebral augmentation and other advanced pain management treatments to restore function and improve your quality of life.

Call us today at 480-950-9393 to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward feeling better.

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