Treating Digestive Disorders
If you are experiencing abdominal pain, acid reflux, constipation or diarrhea, you may need medical help. Gastroenterologists at Southwest Healthcare can help prevent, diagnose and treat diseases of the digestive system. These disorders can be found in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts.
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Digestive Conditions
We treat a variety of conditions affecting the digestive system. These include:
- Barrett's esophagus
- Biliary tract disease (gallstones)
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Hiatal hernias
- Pancreatic diseases and inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease)
Symptoms of Digestive Disorders
Signs and symptoms of digestive disorders may include:
- Acid reflux or heartburn
- Blood in vomit or stool
- Bloating or gas
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty swallowing
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting
Endoscopic Services for Gastrointestinal Conditions
Gastroenterologists perform many endoscopic procedures. An endoscope is used to look inside hollow organs and project images onto a monitor or computer screen. Most of these procedures are non-invasive. This enables you to normally leave the hospital the same day as the procedure, without an overnight stay.
Procedures and tests we perform include:
- BRAVO™ Capsule Placement
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- EndoFLIP (Endoluminal Functional Lumen Imaging Probe)
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Energy Therapy (HET)
- Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF®)
- Upper Endoscopy (EGD)