Pelvic pain affects both men and women and often involves discomfort in the lower abdomen, perineal, rectal, and buttocks region. It may also be linked to bowel, bladder, or sexual dysfunction.
Many patients seek expert evaluation and treatment after struggling to find a diagnosis.
Diagnosis begins with a comprehensive medical history review, symptom assessment, and physical exam. If previous tests have been inconclusive, expert evaluation can help identify the root cause of persistent pelvic pain. Additional tests may include:
The treatment you need for your pelvic pain depends on the root cause of your symptoms. Dr. Rispoli firmly believes in a collaborative approach to pain, and typically wishes to involve an evaluation and treatment by a specialized and trained pelvic floor physical therapist as well.
Dr. Rispoli specializes in treating disorders of the pelvis that cause chronic pain. Physical therapy can play an important role, as mentioned. Medication can help relieve inflammation and nerve pain, and some conditions might benefit from regenerative medicine treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and alpha-2-macroglobulin (A2M) therapy.
Dr. Rispoli also specializes in using Botox injections with ultrasound guidance for muscle spasms in pelvic floor disorders. This has been extraordinarily successful in male and female pelvic floor dysfunction, especially when combined with pelvic floor physical therapy.
Receive exceptional care with personalized attention and expert medical support. From pain management to advanced treatments, Dr. Leia Rispoli and her team are here to help you live pain-free. Schedule your visit today.