Digestive Health

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Each year, about 70 million Americans suffer from digestive diseases. These disorders range from the occasional upset stomach to potentially life-threatening colorectal cancer — the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.
Digestive disorders are actually quite common. It's estimated that up to 20% of the American population is affected by symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) weekly. Fortunately, many digestive conditions are treatable, and even preventable through regular screenings. Always be sure to talk to your primary care physician about digestive health symptoms, even when they seem insignificant.

Schedule an Appointment with Westside Gastroenterology Consultants in Danville at (317) 745-7310.

Meet our Providers

Why Hendricks?

The highly skilled digestive health physicians and gastroenterology specialists of Hendricks Regional Health recognize the need for innovative and comprehensive digestive care aimed at evaluating, diagnosing and treating disorders of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon and the pancreatic system.

We're committed to accurately diagnosing and providing effective therapies for a number of digestive health disorders. Our gastroenterologists employ a variety of trusted diagnostic methods for identifying conditions such as acid reflux/Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's disease/ulcerative colitis, colorectal cancer, gastritis, peptic ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, abdominal hernias, diverticular disease, gallstones, gallbladder disease, appendicitis and more.

Common Symptoms

When it comes to digestive health disorders and diseases, many have similar symptoms. From chest pain to bloating and fatigue, here are the most common.

  • Heartburn
  • Chest pain
  • Frequent diarreah or constipation
  • Chronic indegestion or upset stomach
  • Abdominal pain
  • Excessive gas or bloating
  • Bloody stool
  • Feeling full only after a small meal, or a "sticky" feeling in your throat
  • Nausea or vomitting
  • Sudden unexplained weight gain or loss, or changes in appetite
  • Feeling sluggish or lethargic

If you experience any of these on an occasional or recurrent basis, call us at (317) 745-7310 to schedule an evaluation.

Digestive Diagnosis

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Colonoscopy
90% of colorectal cancer deaths are preventable with regular screenings. If you're over the age of 45, a routine colonoscopy should be performed every 10 years to find and remove growths, called polyps, in the colon and/or rectum that could potentially become cancerous. Other conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis, also affect millions of Americans each year.
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Suffering from a burning sensation in your throat or bothersome chest pain? It might not 'just' be heart burn. Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also referred to as acid reflux, is caused when gastric acid from your stomach flows back up into your food pipe or esophagus. GERD is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world and can be treated with lifestyle changes and medicines. Left untreated may lead to severe complications.
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Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
This procedures involves an endoscope — a flexible, lighted tube with a camera — to examine the inside of the body through the mouth or anus. An Upper GI Endoscopy is performed to view the upper GI tract lining, which refers to your esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine. An Upper GI Endoscopy is performed to view and diagnose conditions within the large intestine (colon) and the end of the small intestine.
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Esophageal Testing
An Esophageal Manometry and Esophageal pH Test can be administered to evaluate heartburn or acid reflux in the esophagus. An esophageal manometry measures the functions of the valve that prevents reflux of gastric acid into the esophagus and esophageal muscles. An Esophageal PH Test measures the amount of acid that flows into the esophagus from your stomach in a certain period of time. This test can be helpful in diagnosing rare conditions.
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