Gastrointestinal care and treatment
Gastroenterologists are specialists 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 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 can help to diagnose your symptoms and develop a treatment plan to improve your gut health.
Services
- 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.
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- 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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- Financial Counseling
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Financial Counseling
Our team is here to help you find financial solutions that can help cover your cost of care.
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- Gastrointestinal Symptom and Condition Evaluation and Treatment
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Gastrointestinal Symptom and Condition Evaluation and Treatment
Gastroenterologists can evaluate and treat 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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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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 Blood Loss
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Gastrointestinal Blood Loss
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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- 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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- 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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- 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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