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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.

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.

As the best-in-class NYC gastroenterologists, our doctors of Manhattan Gastroenterology provide highly personalized and comprehensive care. They have earned some of the most respected reputations in NYC. For more information about the GI conditions we treat or to schedule a consultation with one of our specialists, please contact our offices.