What Is Abdominal Pain?
Abdominal pain should always be evaluated with a thorough consultation and examination by a gastroenterologist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan, as it may be a symptom of a severe illness or condition. There are multiple causes of stomach pain that should be investigated by a top GI specialist. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic, and it can result from problems with the stomach, appendix, gallbladder, spleen, bowel, liver, or gynecological issues.
Therefore, it is critical that you see our practice’s doctor for an examination and further investigation to determine the source of your pain. If you’re experiencing abdominal pain in the Upper East Side, your problem deserves to be addressed by a best-in-class gastroenterologist.
What Are the Causes of Abdominal Pain?
There are numerous causes of abdominal pain. The list is extensive, and it contains, among other things, the following:
- Bile duct inflammation (cholangitis)
- Bladder, kidney, or spleen infection
- Colon cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn’s disease
- Excessive gas and bloating
- Food allergies
- Food or lead poisoning
- Gallbladder inflammation
- Gallstones
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Gluten intolerance (Celiac disease)
- Heightened ketone levels (diabetic ketoacidosis)
- Hernia Indigestion Inflammation of the abdominal lining (peritonitis)
- Inflammation of the appendix (appendicitis)
- Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
- Inflammation of the small intestine (duodenitis)
- Inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis)
- Intestinal obstruction Intra-abdominal malignancies
- Irritable bowel syndrome Kidney disease (uremia)
- Kidney stones
- Lactose intolerance
- Large intestine inflammation (diverticulitis)
- Less blood to the intestines (mesenteric ischemia)
- Liver disease (hepatitis)
- Lymphatic cancer (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma)
- Pneumonia
- Ruptured spleen
- Sickle cell anemia
- Stomach lining inflammation (gastritis)
- Stomach virus or flu
- Strained, pulled, or injured abdominal muscle
- Swollen lymph nodes (mesenteric lymphadenitis)
- Torn or punctured colon
- Ulcer(s)
- Urinary tract infection
- Many other conditions
How to Diagnose Abdominal Pain?
If your pain is localized, knowing where it is (high or low, left or right, front or back) can help your GI specialist narrow down the cause. The duration and intensity of your pain can also point your GI doctor in the right direction. Associated symptoms, such as diarrhea or fever, can potentially indicate a specific cause.
When you come to our offices for a consultation, our physicians will go through your medical history and symptoms before doing a thorough examination. Blood, urine, and/or stool tests may be ordered by your GI doctor if necessary. As part of the evaluation, our doctors may request imaging or endoscopy, colonoscopy, small bowel capsule, or other medical diagnostic procedures. The first step toward abdominal pain alleviation is determining the correct diagnosis.
How to Treat Abdominal Pain?
The treatment depends on an accurate abdominal pain diagnosis by the GI doctor. Schedule an appointment with one of our abdominal pain specialists to learn more about your specific treatment options. This will allow us to make an accurate diagnosis and get you on the right track. Once they’ve determined the source of your abdominal pain, they’ll be able to discuss your treatment options, which may include medication, lifestyle modification, surgery, or other possibilities. To make an accurate diagnosis, your doctor may need to order testing.
Read more: https://www.manhattangastroenterology.com/conditions/abdominal-pain/
Manhattan Gastroenterology
Union Square
55 W. 17th St, Ste 102,
New York, NY 10011
(212) 378-9983
Upper East Side
983 Park Ave, Ste 1D,
New York, NY 10028
(212) 427-8761
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