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 serious illness or condition. There are various causes of abdominal pain (stomach pain), which should be investigated by a top GI specialist. Abdominal discomfort can be acute or chronic and can be caused by issues relating to the stomach, appendix, gallbladder, spleen, bowel, liver, gynecological issues, or other issues.It is therefore important to see the top abdominal pain doctor of our practice for an examination and further investigation to understand the cause of your pain. If you’re suffering from abdominal pain in Upper East Side, your problem deserves attention by the best-in-class gastroenterologist. What Are the Causes of Abdominal Pain? There are many potential reasons for abdominal pain. The list is long and includes the following and many others: 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 For more information about Manhattan Gastroenterology practice or to schedule an appointment, please contact our Union Square office at (212) 378-9983 or our Manhattan`s Upper East Side office at (212) 427-8761. Read more: https://www.manhattangastroenterology.com/conditions/abdominal-pain/ Manhattan Gastroenterology 983 Park Ave, Ste 1D, New York, NY 10028 (212) 427–8761 Web Address: https://www.manhattangastroenterology.com/ Office Location: https://www.manhattangastroenterology.com/gastroenterologist-upper-east-side/ Our locations on the map: https://goo.gl/maps/6m8pgy24rDzCxTxX6 https://plus.codes/87G8Q2HR+7R New York Nearby Locations: Lenox Hill, Manhattan Valley, Upper West Side, Carnegie Hill, Yorkville 10021, 10028, 10065, 10075, 10128, 10029 Working Hours: (Upper East Side) Monday - Friday: 8:00 am — 6:00 pm Saturday - Sunday: CLOSED Payment: cash, check, credit cards.