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Digestive Health
Diagnosing and treating gastroenterology concerns
Whether you suffer from frequent indigestion, constant stomach pain, or trouble with swallowing, you deserve the best possible care. At Adventist Health St. Helena, our gastroenterologists use the latest diagnostic tools to pinpoint your condition, then provide a personalized treatment plan to help you resolve or manage it. So you can embrace every day without discomfort or worry.
For everything that’s unsettling
Our gastroenterology team are experts in evaluating and treating every type of condition, including:
Advanced diagnostics, personalized treatment
Depending on your symptoms and physical exam, our team may run tests or perform screenings to determine what is going on in your digestive system. Based on their findings, they will recommend a treatment plan designed to deliver the best results for you. Learn more below.
Minimally invasive diagnostic procedures
Our specialists use a variety of tests and procedures to examine different segments of your digestive system. Most of our procedures are minimally invasive, which means that few or no incisions are needed, and you can return home the same day. Our tests and procedures include:
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Upper endoscopy
- Blood and stool tests
Personalized treatment
Once your condition has been diagnosed, your gastroenterologist will recommend a treatment plan. The goal is to treat your condition and relieve your symptoms, while minimizing any side effects, recovery time, or other complications. With certain conditions, simple dietary changes may be all you need.
Depending upon your condition and the severity of it, your treatment plan may include one or a combination of the following:
Dietary and lifestyle adjustments
Changing your diet is one of the best ways to resolve or manage many conditions, including indigestion, diverticulitis and celiac disease. Reducing stress, exercising, and improving sleep can also help with certain conditions. Your gastroenterology team will guide you through these adjustments and support you in adopting healthier habits.
Medications
Many digestive disorder symptoms can be relieved or managed through various prescription or over-the-counter medications. Your gastroenterologist can provide the right prescriptions and dosage levels based on your condition and medical history.
Endoscopic procedures
Endoscopic procedures are commonly used for diagnostics, but they can also be used to remove polyps or gallstones and treat conditions of the esophagus.
Surgical intervention
In certain cases of severe digestive disorders, surgery may be the most effective solution. Our gastrointestinal surgeons specialize in performing safe and efficient procedures, ensuring comprehensive care from beginning to end.
Our gastroenterology team also assists in feeding tube placement for patients who have difficulty swallowing due to severe trauma or neurological disorders.
