Overview

At Manhattan Gastroenterology located on the Upper East Side and Midtown in NYC and , we are proud to offer state of the art gastroenterology, endoscopy and colonoscopy services. Through our integrative approach, we pride ourselves on spending the time necessary to analyze and treat difficult digestive issues that can often be overlooked in today’s fast paced healthcare environment. Abdominal pain should always be evaluated with a thorough consultation and examination by a physician 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. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a medical condition that causes long-lasting inflammation in your large intestine, creating sores or ulcers. It can lead to debilitating abdominal pain and potentially life-threatening complications, similar to Crohn’s disease. Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a common medical condition diagnosed by the best in class NYC Gastroenterologist that targets your intestines. IBS can cause abdominal pain, gas, bloating, cramping, diarrhea and/or constipation. IBS symptoms can oftentimes be accompanied by and overlap with other symptoms and be difficult to identify as the cause of your symptoms. Patients should always be evaluated with a thorough consultation and examination by a gastroenterologist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan in order to exclude an underlying serious illness or condition. Blood work, stools studies, breath tests and other diagnostic tests include endoscopy/colonoscopy may need to be performed to secure a proper diagnosis depending on your case.