Gastrointestinal care and treatment
Gastroenterologists and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) specialize in the disorders and diseases that affect the digestive system, including the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus) and the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, and gallbladder.
ARC gastroenterologists and APCs also perform screenings for colorectal cancer and other health issues, including performing upper endoscopy and colonoscopy.
Finding the right treatment for your G.I. tract
Persistent or regular abdominal discomfort or heartburn symptoms aren’t normal and can indicate a more serious condition.
Some of these serious, long-term conditions might include celiac disease, diverticulitis, diverticulosis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or inflammatory bowel disease. A consultation with an ARC gastroenterologist or APC can help to diagnose your symptoms and develop a treatment plan to improve your gut health.
Gastroenterology care
Services
- Anoscopy
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Anoscopy
An anoscopy is used to examine the anal canal and rectum with an anoscope to help diagnose anal and rectal conditions.
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- Colonoscopy
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Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is a safe and effective way to test for cancer in the colon or rectum (colorectal cancer). A colon cancer screening is typically a 20-30-minute outpatient procedure performed at a hospital or surgery center.
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- Colorectal Cancer Education, Prevention, Screening, and Treatment
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Colorectal Cancer Education, Prevention, Screening, and Treatment
Screening tests for colorectal cancer, as well as methods to try to prevent it. In addition to regular colorectal cancer screenings, exercise and maintaining a healthy weight can reduce your risk of colorectal cancer.
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- Diet Review, Education, Modification, and Management to Relieve Symptoms of Chronic GI Conditions
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Diet Review, Education, Modification, and Management to Relieve Symptoms of Chronic GI Conditions
What you eat can contribute to digestive problems. Changing your diet and lifestyle, avoiding certain foods, and managing stress may offer significant benefits.
- Esophageal Dilation
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Esophageal Dilation
An esophageal dilation is used to widen a narrowed section of your esophagus, relieving difficulty swallowing or dysphagia.
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- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
This procedure helps check the sigmoid colon, the inside of a part of the large intestine.
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- Gastrointestinal Symptom and Condition Evaluation and Treatment
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Gastrointestinal Symptom and Condition Evaluation and Treatment
Gastroenterologists and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) can evaluate and provide care for diseases that affect the digestive system, which includes the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus) as well as the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, and gallbladder.
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- H Pylori Testing
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H Pylori Testing
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects your stomach. It can damage the tissue in your stomach and the first part of your small intestine.
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- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program
Our gastroenterologists and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that will help bring relief to your digestive system and improve your quality of life.
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- IV Drug Infusions
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IV Drug Infusions
IV delivered drug infusions for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
- Small Bowel Enteroscopy
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Small Bowel Enteroscopy
A small bowel enteroscopy is a test that allows a provider to examine the deeper small intestine.
- Telemedicine Visits
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Telemedicine Visits
ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. ARC doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.
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- Upper Endoscopy
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Upper Endoscopy
An upper endoscopy is a procedure to examine the inner lining of the upper digestive tract.
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Conditions
- Abdominal Pain
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Abdominal Pain
Occasional indigestion, cramping or abdominal pain, and acid reflux are normal and relatively common. Persistent or regular discomfort like this isn’t normal, however, and several conditions that start with these symptoms can become severe. Talk with a gastroenterologist who can determine whether you need medical treatment.
- Abnormal Liver Tests
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Abnormal Liver Tests
A series of blood tests can often find out if the liver is inflamed, injured, or working normally. These tests can also tell the difference between acute and chronic liver disorders.
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- Achalasia
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Achalasia
Achalasia is a swallowing disorder that affects the esophagus. If you have achalasia, the muscles of the esophagus don’t work well at pushing food or liquid down into your stomach.
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- Acid Reflux
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Acid Reflux
Heartburn, also called acid indigestion, or acid reflux, is a burning chest pain that starts behind your breastbone and moves up to your neck and throat. It can last as long as 2 hours. It often feels worse after you eat. Lying down or bending over can also cause heartburn.
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- Alcoholic Liver Disease
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Alcoholic Liver Disease
Alcohol-induced liver disease is common. There are three types, fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and alcoholic cirrhosis.
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- Anal Fissure
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Anal Fissure
An anal fissure is a tear in the tissue of the anus. The anus is the last part of the digestive tract located at the end of the rectum.
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- Anemia
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Anemia
A condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells.
- Barrett’s Esophagus
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Barrett’s Esophagus
Barrett esophagus is when the normal cells that line your food pipe (esophagus) turn into abnormal cells not usually found in your esophagus. The abnormal cells, called specialized columnar cells or intestinal metaplasia, take over because the lining of the esophagus has been damaged.
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- Celiac Disease
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Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is a digestive problem that hurts your small intestine, and stops your body from taking in nutrients from food. You may have celiac disease if you are sensitive to gluten, found in wheat, rye, and barley, or sometimes found in small amounts in mixed oats. When you have celiac disease and you eat foods with gluten, you may have symptoms such as stomach pain or swelling (bloating) that keeps coming back, gas, or muscle cramps or bone pain.
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- Cirrhosis
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Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is when scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue. This stops the liver from working properly.
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- Colitis
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Colitis
Colitis is a chronic digestive disease characterized by inflammation/swelling of the inner lining of the colon.
- Colon Cancer Screening
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colon cancer screening can help detect colon cancer early, when it’s easier to treat.
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- Colon Polyps
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Colon Polyps
Polyps are a small clump of cells that forms on the lining of the colon or rectum. These bumps are mostly harmless but can develop into cancer.
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- Constipation
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Constipation
Constipation is when your stools are painful or they don't happen often enough, and is the most common GI (gastrointestinal) problem. You may have constipation if you have bowel movements less than 3 times a week, or your stool is hard, dry, and in small pieces.
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- Crohn’s Disease
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Crohn’s Disease
Crohn's disease occurs when there is redness and swelling (inflammation) and sores along your digestive tract.
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- Diarrhea
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Diarrhea
Diarrhea is when your stools are loose and watery. You may also need to go to the bathroom more often. Diarrhea is a common problem. It may last 1 or 2 days and go away on its own. If it lasts more than 2 days, it may mean you have a more serious problem.
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- Difficulty Swallowing
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Difficulty Swallowing
Difficulty swallowing any food or liquid.
- Dyspepsia
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Dyspepsia
Dyspepsia is a pain or burning feeling in your upper belly or abdomen.
- Dysphagia
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Dysphagia
Dysphagia is when something goes wrong with the muscles that direct swallowing. Dysphagia can lead to food or other material entering the airways or lungs.
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- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a long-term (chronic) allergic and immune condition in the esophagus. With EoE, your immune system reacts to allergens in the esophagus. It makes and multiplies eosinophils in the esophagus and causes inflammation in the esophagus.
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- Esophageal Cancer
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer is cancer that occurs in the esophagus.
- Esophageal Strictures
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Esophageal Strictures
An abnormal tightening or narrowing of the esophagus.
- Esophagitis
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Esophagitis
Esophagitis is when the lining of your esophagus becomes irritated and inflamed.
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- Fatty Liver Disease
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Fatty Liver Disease
An increased buildup of fat in the liver that can damage the organ and lead to serious complications.
- Gas in Digestive Tract (Bloating)
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Gas in Digestive Tract (Bloating)
Bloating is a condition where your stomach feels full or tight.
- Gastric Ulcers
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Gastric Ulcers
A gastric ulcer is a sore that develops on the lining of the stomach.
- Gastritis
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Gastritis
Gastritis is when your stomach lining gets red and swollen (inflamed).
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- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a digestive disorder that's caused when gastric acid from your stomach flows back up into your food pipe (esophagus). Heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD. GERD happens when gastric acid from your stomach backs up into your food pipe (esophagus).
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- Gastrointestinal Bleeding (Chronic)
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding (Chronic)
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a symptom of a disorder in your digestive tract. The blood often appears in stool or vomit but isn't always visible, though it may cause the stool to look black or tarry.
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- Gastrointestinal Malignancy
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Gastrointestinal Malignancy
Colorectal cancer is the most common GI cancer that starts in either your colon or your rectum. Other types of cancer that can start in the colon or rectum are much less common Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), Lymphoma, Carcinoid, or Sarcoma
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- Gastroparesis
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Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis is a stomach disorder. It happens when your stomach takes too long to empty out food.
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- Heartburn
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Heartburn
Heartburn, also called acid indigestion, or acid reflux, is a burning chest pain that starts behind your breastbone and moves up to your neck and throat. It can last as long as 2 hours. It often feels worse after you eat. Lying down or bending over can also cause heartburn.
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- Helicobacter Pylori Infection
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Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects your stomach. It can damage the tissue in your stomach and the first part of your small intestine (the duodenum), which can cause pain and inflammation. In some cases, it can also cause painful sores called peptic ulcers in your upper digestive tract. H. pylori is common. Most people who have it won’t get ulcers or show any symptoms, but it is a main cause of ulcers.
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- Hemorrhoids
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Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are when the veins or blood vessels in and around your anus and lower rectum become swollen and irritated. This happens when there is extra pressure on these veins.
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- Hepatitis A, B, and C
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Hepatitis A, B, and C
Hepatitis A, B, and C are all caused by different viruses. While these three viruses can cause similar symptoms, they differ in several ways, including how they're transmitted and treated.
- Hiatal Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
In a hiatal hernia, part of your stomach pushes up into an opening (the hiatus) in your diaphragm. The diaphragm is the muscle between your belly (abdomen) and your chest.
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- Indigestion
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Indigestion
Indigestion (dyspepsia) is a pain, general discomfort, or burning feeling in your upper belly (abdomen).
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- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease is the ongoing inflammation of all or part of the digestive tract, which can cause discomfort.
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
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Iron Deficiency Anemia
The most common cause of anemia is a lack of iron, called iron deficiency. Iron is needed to make hemoglobin, the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body. Most of your body’s iron is stored in hemoglobin. Iron-deficiency anemia may be caused by a diet low in iron, body changes, GI (gastrointestinal) tract problems, or blood loss.
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- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder that affects your lower GI (gastrointestinal) tract. This includes the small intestine and large intestine (colon). It is diagnosed when a person has belly pain or spasm associated with a change in the appearance or frequency of their bowel movements.
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- Lactose Intolerance
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Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance is when your body can't break down or digest lactose. Lactose is a sugar found in milk and milk products.
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- Motility Disorders
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Motility Disorders
Motility disorders are abnormal muscle and nerve contractions that cause spasms or lack of motion anywhere along your gastrointestinal tract.
- Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
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Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis is a chronic disease in which the bile ducts in your liver are slowly destroyed.
- Stomach Cancer
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Stomach Cancer
Cancer that occurs in the stomach.
- Ulcerative Colitis
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Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis is when the lining of your large intestine (the colon or large bowel) and your rectum become red and swollen (inflamed).
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- Ulcers
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Ulcers
An ulcer is a sore on the lining of your stomach or the first part of your small intestine (duodenum). If the ulcer is in your stomach, it's also called a gastric ulcer. If the ulcer is in your duodenum, it's called a duodenal ulcer. Rarely, they can happen further down your intestine. Ulcers are fairly common, and caused by H. pylori bacteria (Helicobacter pylori) or NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines) - over-the-counter pain and fever medicines such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Long-term use can damage the mucus that protects the lining of your stomach.
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- Weight Loss (Unwanted)
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Weight Loss (Unwanted)
Unexplained weight loss in body weight that occurs even if you are not trying to lose weight.
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