Irritable
bowel syndrome.
If you
suffer from frequent abdominal pain, bloating or altered bowel
function, you may have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS
can affect your ability to socialize, work, travel or live
a normal life. Symptoms to look for include:
•
Diarrhea •
Constipation •
Abdominal pain
•
Bloating •
Gas •
Mucus in the stool
We may
want to rule out other disorders first. We’ll take the
time to accurately diagnose your problem. Our next step is
to make therapeutic recommendations that will work best for
you. Plus, we’ll make you feel comfortable from your
first appointment until your last.
GERD/acid
reflux.
Occasional
heartburn is a common problem, but if your symptoms are more
than occasional you may have significant gastroesophageal
reflux disease, or GERD. The symptoms you should look for
include:
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Frequent heartburn •
Regurgitation
•
Chest pain •
Hoarseness
•
Difficult or painful swallowing
•
Wheezing •
Chronic cough
These
symptoms may be indications of a more serious problem. That’s
why you should call us for a thorough evaluation. New treatment options are available to help get your symptoms under control.
Colon
cancer.
Over
130,000 people in the US will be diagnosed with colon cancer
this year. When diagnosed and treated early, the cure rate
is better than 90%. Signs and symptoms that may indicate cancer
of the colon include:
•
A change in bowel habits •
Diarrhea or constipation
•
Blood in the stool •
Narrow stools •
Anemia
•
Bloating, fullness or abdominal cramps
•
Feeling like the bowel does not empty completely
•
Unexplained weight loss •
Excessive fatigue
You should
call us immediately if you experience any of these problems.
But don’t wait for symptoms: Colon cancer often begins
with no symptoms at all. Early detection is the best approach
to this serious problem, and that is why regular screenings
are so important.
Crohn’s
disease and ulcerative colitis.
Crohn’s
disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic inflammatory conditions
of the digestive tract, also known as inflammatory bowel diseases.
Symptoms include:
•
Diarrhea •
Abdominal pain •
Fever
•
Weight loss •
Anemia •
Rectal bleeding
We can
effectively diagnose and treat both of these conditions in
the convenience of a private endoscopy center.
Liver
and gallbladder problems.
Our board-certified
specialists can diagnose and treat gallbladder dysfunction
and liver disease. They also effectively treat the full spectrum
of liver problems with conservative methods.
A
gentle hand with tough procedures.
Our patients
say they feel little or no discomfort with procedures such
as upper
endoscopy and colonoscopy. That speaks exceptionally well
of our doctors’ skill and expertise. Because they are
so accessible and easy to talk to, patients find comfort in
their gentle, personalized care.
Leading-edge
solutions.
Our doctors
are committed to providing you with the most advanced solutions
available. When endoscopic procedures are required, you’ll
be reassured to know that they perform the latest techniques
in the convenience of a private state-of-the-art certified
endoscopy center.
Our approach
is conservative. We won’t perform endoscopic procedures
unless they’re necessary to make a diagnosis or guide
treatment. But when endoscopic intervention is necessary,
you can count on our skill and experience. This includes:
•
Colonoscopy •
Upper GI endoscopy (EGD)
•
State-of-the-art
capsule endoscopy •
Colon cancer screenings
•
Flexible sigmoidoscopy • Feeding
tube placement
•
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
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