Available at Apex, Holly Springs, Knightdale and Wakefield
When chronic abdominal pain disrupts your daily life, a celiac plexus block may offer the relief you need. At ECPC Pain Specialists, our board-certified interventional pain medicine physicians provide this specialized procedure at all four of our Wake County locations: Holly Springs, Knightdale, Apex, and Wakefield. With a patient-centered, evidence-based approach to pain management, we’re committed to helping you get back to what matters most.
What Is a Celiac Plexus Block?
A celiac plexus block is a targeted injection designed to relieve severe abdominal pain by interrupting pain signals from the celiac plexus—a cluster of nerves located near the upper abdomen. This nerve bundle transmits pain from organs including the pancreas, stomach, liver, intestines, and adrenal glands. The procedure involves injecting a local anesthetic and sometimes a steroid medication directly near these nerves to reduce or eliminate chronic pain.
What Conditions Can It Treat?
Celiac plexus blocks are most commonly used to treat chronic abdominal pain caused by conditions such as chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and other abdominal cancers. Patients experiencing persistent upper abdominal pain that hasn’t responded well to conservative treatments may benefit from this minimally invasive option. Our physicians will conduct a thorough evaluation to determine if this procedure is right for your specific condition.
How Does the Procedure Work?
Following your celiac plexus block, you may experience temporary soreness at the injection site is common. Pain relief may occur within hours or over several days. Relief can last from weeks to months, depending on the underlying condition and the type of injection used. Depending on your response to treatment, your physician may recommend physical therapy or additional pain management strategies to support your recovery.
What Should You Expect After Treatment?
Following your celiac plexus block, you’ll need to arrange for someone to drive you home. Most patients can return to work and normal activities within a day or two, though some may experience temporary soreness at the injection site, mild diarrhea, or low blood pressure. These side effects typically resolve quickly. Depending on your response to treatment, your physician may recommend physical therapy or additional pain management strategies to support your recovery.
Why Choose ECPC Pain Specialists?
Our team of board-certified interventional pain medicine physicians brings specialized expertise to every procedure. We pride ourselves on our compassionate, patient-centered approach—taking time to understand your unique pain challenges and crafting customized treatment plans. With four convenient locations throughout Wake County and a strong reputation backed by hundreds of positive patient reviews, we make quality pain care accessible when and where you need it.
Contact Us Today
Don’t let chronic abdominal pain control your life. Contact ECPC Pain Specialists today to schedule a consultation and learn if a celiac plexus block is right for you:
- Holly Springs: 984-777-8787
- Knightdale: 919-222-5280
- Apex: 919-439-7867
- Wakefield: 919-341-9317