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Approximately 60 million
Americans a month have heartburn, according
to the National Institute of Health
(NIH). Heartburn can also be one
of the main symptoms of a serious
condition called Gastroesophageal
Reflux Disease or GERD. |
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A simple, annual test
can reduce deaths from colorectal cancer
by 33%? Read
more… |
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Herbal
medicines can
interact dangerously with your prescription
medicines |
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| Gastrointestinal
(GI) disease affects many people in
many different forms. Our staff,
physicians and administration are committed
to offer the best care possible including
education, testing, and treatment. Below
are listed some of the most common
diagnoses we treat. |
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Many GI diseases can be
prevented or reduced by early diagnosis. Your
physician may do some tests as you get older even if
you have no symptoms. This can range from a simple
stool test in the doctor’s office to a colonoscopy
to look for cancer or other abnormalities. Valley
Hospital and Medical Center offers our patients extensive
testing options to help your doctor determine the best
course of treatment necessary.
- Upper Endoscopy uses a thin, flexible tube to look
inside the esophagus, stomach and part of the small
intestine. Sedation is often used during this
procedure.
- Colonoscopy uses a narrow, flexible instrument
to look at the large intestine and part of the lower
small intestine. Sedation is often used during
this procedure.
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
is similar to the upper endoscopy, but also uses
dye to study the ducts of the gallbladder, pancreas
and liver. Sedation is also used during this
procedure.
- Many procedures use X rays and dye to look
at internal organs.
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