Gastroenterology
Gastroenterologists focus on the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and digestive system, including a range of organs starting at the mouth and ending at the rectum.
Gastroenterologists in Chattanooga, Tennessee
When gastrointestinal (GI) issues cause you discomfort, our digestive health specialists deliver the care you need.
At Parkridge East Hospital, our GI services include advanced diagnostic tools and targeted treatment plans. Our goal is to help improve your health through routine tests, lifestyle changes and medical services tailored to you.
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GI conditions we treat
Our gastroenterologists might work with physicians in other specialties to craft personalized treatment plans for a wide range of GI conditions, including:
- Acid reflux
- Anemia
- Celiac disease
- Colon issues
- Constipation
- Diverticulitis
- Gallbladder disease
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal cancers
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Inflammatory bowel diseases
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Pancreatitis
- Polyps
- Ulcers
Our GI treatments and services
By combining leading-edge testing with comprehensive treatment plans, our GI services are designed to help you feel better.
Risk factors for GI cancers
Certain lifestyle factors can negatively impact your GI health, increasing your risk of being diagnosed with cancer. These factors include:
- Being 55 years old and older
- Common variable immune deficiency (CVID)
- Diet high in meat, salt, fat, smoked foods and pickled vegetables
- Diet low in fruits and vegetables
- Family history of gastrointestinal cancers
- Gastric atrophy
- Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori) bacterial infection
- Hepatitis B or hepatitis C virus
- Lack of exercise
- Obesity
- Pernicious anemia
- Previous stomach surgery
- Smoking
- Untreated GERD
Our gastric diagnostic services
Routine tests are an important part of maintaining your gastrointestinal health. Our endoscopy suite features a gastroenterology lab dedicated to diagnosing GI conditions. You can access many different examinations, including:
- Bronchoscopy — This procedure is performed using a flexible tube to examine the airways in the lungs.
- Colonoscopy — During this examination, our specialists look for any changes in the large intestine, or colon and rectum.
- Cystoscopy — This test is used to check the health of the urethra and bladder.
- Endoscopic ultrasound — By combining ultrasound imaging and endoscopy, this procedure allows our specialists to look for any digestive conditions.
- Laparoscopy — During this minimally invasive procedure, our physicians can view and treat the organs of the pelvis and abdomen.
- Upper endoscopy — This examination is performed using a tiny camera that examines your upper digestive system.
GI cancer screening
For the detection of GI cancers, we provide several different diagnostic tools, including:
- Biopsies
- Blood tests
- Computerized tomography (CT) scans
- Digital rectal scans
Our GI treatment plans
We provide effective treatment plans for GERD that includes several different types of bariatric surgery. For the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, we offer unique services and state-of-the-art equipment. Some of our GI cancer treatments include chemoembolization, radiation therapy, radiofrequency ablation and radiosurgery.
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