Life-saving colorectal cancer screening and so much more.
Colorectal cancer is one of the nation’s leading cancers, often starting as a benign tumor or polyp. Removal of colon polyps can prevent colon cancer, and early diagnosis is crucial. The “gold standard” for early detection is colonoscopy. Studies have shown that colonoscopy can detect over 98% of significant colorectal tumors. Colonoscopy is an outpatient procedure performed under sedation to make the procedure more comfortable and relaxing. Gastroenterology Specialists, Inc. can generally schedule your colonoscopy within a week. In the unlikely event that your colonoscopy reveals an abnormality, you’ll be in good hands. Gastroenterology Specialists, Inc. has some of the area’s most experienced colon and rectal experts. Our specialists frequently diagnose and treat:
Help with other gastrointestinal problems.
Patients with GI problems often experience acute pain or pain that persists over long periods of time. In either case, it’s important to get appropriate and immediate care. Even minor symptoms can indicate more serious health issues. The experts at Gastroenterology Specialists, Inc. can accurately diagnose problems of the GI tract, from acid reflux disease and gastritis to peptic ulcer disease, celiac disease, wheat allergy, lactose intolerance, pancreatic problems and more. In the event that you need surgery, we’ll help you get the relief and care you need.
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Experienced help with heartburn problems.
Heartburn may be the first sign of a more serious problem such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcer or cancer. The term “reflux” refers to the upward flow of stomach acid causing heartburn. GERD can be complicated by ulcer formation, stricture (narrowing), swallowing difficulty or precancerous changes. Our experts can perform and interpret tests to measure the amount of GERD as well as the effectiveness of treatment using sophisticated tests such as the Bravo® capsule.
People with chronic or persistent heartburn should be evaluated by one of our experts in gastrointestinal disease to prevent and manage such problems.
Help with gallbladder and bile duct problems.
Gallstones are common health problems for people of all ages. The stones may cause no symptoms, but when they do, patients might experience nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or jaundice. While many gallstones must be removed surgically, others can be removed nonsurgically by our doctors at Gastroenterology Specialists, Inc.
Bile ducts from the liver can be blocked by scarring from injury, gallstones or cancer. Any blockage prevents bile from being transported to the intestine where it helps to digest food. A blockage can cause jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) and needs to be treated immediately.
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Help for chronic hepatitis C and other liver disorders.
The healthy human liver can ward off infection, stop bleeding, clear toxins from the body and process medications. Hepatitis causes your liver to swell and become inflamed. Hepatitis C is the most common blood-borne infection in the nation. Over 4 million Americans are infected, 3 million of them chronically. Standard therapy consists of a combination of interferon and ribavirin. These medications eliminate the virus in half of all patients after six to 12 months of treatment. Other liver disorders we treat at Gastroenterology Specialists, Inc. include:
- Hepatitis A & B
- Hemochromatosis
- Cirrhosis
- Liver cancer
- Hereditary liver disease
- Adverse drug reactions
- Jaundice
- Noninfectious hepatitis
Remicade Therapy.
Remicade is an advanced, FDA-approved medication that has been clinically proven to reduce the painful symptoms of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. We provide physicians and their patients with an office-based alternative to home- or hospital-based infusions with on-site Remicade therapy.
Contact Gastroenterology Specialists Inc. in Westerly, Rhode Island at 401-596-6330, Wakefield, Rhode Island at 401-792-4881 or Mystic, Connecticut at 860-572-5862.
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