When your abdominal pain is severe and happens frequently, it could be a condition like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). At Newtown Gastroenterology, the team of experienced board-certified gastroenterologists offers complete abdominal pain care, from diagnostic procedures to medication, supplement recommendations, and dietary support. There are New York City offices conveniently located in Elmhurst and Flushing in Queens, Sunset Park in Brooklyn, and Chinatown in Manhattan, so book your appointment by calling the nearest one or clicking online scheduling now.
Abdominal pain is one of the most common symptoms in many gastroenterological conditions and also features in other non-related conditions. Some of the possible causes include:
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): abdominal pain with diarrhea or constipation
• Crohn’s disease: inflammation in any part of the gastrointestinal tract
• Ulcerative colitis: inflammation and ulceration in the large intestine
• Celiac disease: disease causing serious gluten reactions
• Diverticulitis: inflammation of tiny pouches within the colon
• Gastritis: stomach lining inflammation
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): chronic acid reflux
• Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO): excessive small intestine bacteria
• Hernia: part of the intestine protrudes through an abdominal muscle
• Stomach ulcer: open sore within the stomach lining
• Appendicitis: appendix inflammation
• Liver disease: hepatitis or cirrhosis
Abdominal pain can occur in your upper belly, mid-stomach area, or closer to the pelvic area. The pain’s location may provide clues about the cause. For example, IBS often causes cramp-like pain, while pain centered in just one part of your abdomen might be related to a stomach ulcer. A few of the non-gastroenterological causes of abdominal pain include endometriosis, kidney stones, and urinary tract infections. The pain can vary in location. For example, kidney stones can cause colicky abdominal pain, which comes in waves, but the pain location may vary as the stone moves.
Occasional abdominal pain isn’t unusual, but if you have recurrent and/or particularly severe pain with no obvious cause, it’s time to call Newtown Gastroenterology for help. Although abdominal pain usually has treatable underlying causes, in some cases, ignoring the pain could lead to a medical crisis.
At Newtown Gastroenterology, the team of knowledgeable board-certified gastroenterologists treats patients comprehensively to fully identify and address the cause of their abdominal pain. Your evaluation includes a full discussion of your symptoms, a lifestyle and diet review, medication assessment, and testing. Your tests may include blood tests, breath tests, and diagnostic procedures such as video capsule endoscopy or colonoscopy. Based on your evaluation results, the team provides dietary recommendations, supplement guidance, and prescription medications tailored to your needs. Targeted, non-invasive treatments aim to effectively address the root causes of your abdominal pain so you can put it behind you. Newtown Gastroenterology has Queens, Manhattan, and Brooklyn offices for your convenience, so call the nearest one or click the online scheduler to make your appointment now.
