Abdominal Pain

Abdominal Pain services offered in Wantagh and Malverne, NY

Everyone experiences abdominal pain, but if your discomfort is frequent or severe, a professional evaluation can help improve your gastrointestinal health. At GISLI, Drs. Novak and Marwil provide complete care for abdominal pain. Whether you have recurrent constipation, dyspepsia, or a more severe condition like ulcerative colitis, Gastrointestinal Specialists of Long Island in Wantagh and Malverne, New York, is the place to go for superior medical care. Call today or schedule an appointment online to learn more.

What causes abdominal pain?

The abdomen is the central area of the body between the chest and hips. It contains most of your organs, including your liver, gallbladder, stomach, pancreas, and intestines. While abdominal pain like cramps, nausea, and gas usually gets better without treatment, underlying conditions can require medical attention.

Among the common causes of abdominal pain are:

Constipation

Constipation happens when your bowel movements are less frequent than usual and more difficult to pass.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

IBS is a disorder affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It causes episodes of constipation, diarrhea, gas, and abdominal pain.

Crohn’s disease

Crohn’s disease is a chronic condition of the tissues inside the digestive tract. It inflames the tissues, leading to pain, cramping, bloating, and other uncomfortable symptoms.

Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis is an infection that develops when small pouches that have formed in the digestive tract, called diverticula, start to tear.

Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis causes ulcers (open sores) to develop in the digestive tract. This chronic disease can be painful, causing abdominal cramping, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding.

The experienced gastroenterologists at Gastrointestinal Specialists of Long Island offer thorough testing to diagnose the cause of your abdominal pain.

How is abdominal pain diagnosed?

The type of pain you experience can help your gastroenterologist diagnose abdominal pain. They’ll ask if your pain is sharp, dull, or crampy. They must also pinpoint where your pain is before ordering additional tests.

To gather the necessary information to make a correct diagnosis, your gastroenterologist could order tests like:

Abdominal ultrasound
Transvaginal ultrasound
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Stool test
Bloodwork

If you suffer from several abdominal symptoms, your physician will order more than one test to investigate.

How is abdominal pain treated?

The physicians at Gastrointestinal Specialists of Long Island tailor your abdominal pain treatment to meet your specific needs. Treatments can include: