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 symptoms of a serious illness or condition. Abdominal pain (stomach pain) has a large number of causes and should be investigated by a top gastroenterologist. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic and can be caused by issues relating to the stomach, appendix, gallbladder, spleen, bowel, liver and gynecological issues. Occasionally, pain can be felt in the abdomen but is referred from organs close to the abdomen such as the lower lungs, kidneys or gynecological structures. It is therefore important to see a gastroenterologist, such as the NYC board certified gastroenterologists of our practice, for an examination and further investigation to understand the cause of your pain.

If you're suffering from abdominal pain in Manhattan or in one of the other boroughs, your abdominal pain can be a mild inconvenience treatable with over-the-counter remedies, or it can be a sign of a serious illness that deserves immediate attention by a best in class gastroenterologist.

Most often, abdominal pain does not signal a medical emergency. The list of potential causes of abdominal pain is long and includes 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
• 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

Read more info: ​https://www.manhattangastroenterology.com/conditions/abdominal-pain/