What is Diverticulitis?
Diverticular disease is when pouches develop along the digestive tract, generally in your large intestine. The pouches become inflamed and infected and can lead to complications if not treated quickly. If blockages persist, intestinal perforations, pus and other complications can lead to more serious internal damage. Obesity, poor diet, smoking, and certain medications such as steroids can cause these issues.
Warning Signs of Diverticulitis:
Sharp pains in your abdomen should always be examined by a professional, but common symptoms may include:- Abdominal Pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fever
- Abdominal tenderness
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Obesity
- Poor Diet
- Smoking
- Weakened immune system
- Issues with your gut biomes
- Medications such as steroids
- Talk to a gastroenterologist
- Get an Abdominal Ultrasound
- Schedule A Colonoscopy
How can we help you?
Our Services
endoscopy
Endoscopic ultrasound is a test that lets your doctor look at the walls of your esophagus, stomach, and upper gastrointestinal tract. The test does not use X-rays or other radiation. The doctor uses a thin, lighted tube that bends.
colonoscopy
Having a colonoscopy can help doctors pinpoint the possible causes behind rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, chronic diarrhea, chronic constipation, along with other intestinal problems.
Colon Cancer Screening
If you’re over 50 or experience serious stomach pain, you should conduct regular screenings for colon cancer. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death, accounting for 10 to 11% of cancer deaths overall.
ULCER CAUTERIZATION
Gastric and duodenal ulcers are open wounds in your digestive tract and intestine tract. Ulcers can cause abdominal pain and can lead to internal hemorrhaging if not closed via non-surgical cauterization.
ULCER SCREENING
Having a colonoscopy can help doctors pinpoint the possible causes behind rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, chronic diarrhea, chronic constipation, along with other intestinal problems.
POLYP REMOVAL
If you’re over 50 or experience serious stomach pain, you should conduct regular screenings for colon cancer. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death, accounting for 10 to 11% of cancer deaths overall.
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