A gastroenterologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats disorders of the stomach and intestines. They offer an array of services that help maintain a healthy digestive system.
Common gastrointestinal issues are:
Esophageal Reflux (GERD)
Barrett's Esophagus
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Liver Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Diverticulosis
Hemorrhoids
Precancerous or Cancerous Growths of the GI tract and Colon.
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Specific services offered by the physicians on the medical staff at South County Health include:
A colonoscopy is a procedure that lets your health care provider check the inside of your entire colon (large intestine). The procedure is done using a long, flexible tube called a colonoscope. The tube has a light and a tiny camera on one end. It is put in your rectum and moved into your colon.