Gastroenterology
Your digestive system impacts your overall health and well-being, and when symptoms like changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain or constant heartburn are persistent, they can have a big impact on quality of life.
Specially trained in digestive disorders and identifying the wide range of symptoms that accompany them, the experienced providers at Lakeside Physicians Gastroenterology diagnose and treat issues affecting the esophagus, stomach, intestine, colon, pancreas, gallbladder, liver and other organs.
With a focus on the entire digestive system, medical providers work with you to understand your concerns and symptoms and develop a personalized plan for testing and treatment.
Common GI symptoms can include:
- Change in bowel habits, such as constipation or diarrhea
- Consistent heartburn
- Abdominal pain or discomfort
- Difficulty swallowing
- Hemorrhoids
- Blood in stool
- Abdominal bloating and gas
- Unexplained weight loss
Conditions treated Include:
- Gallstones
- Ulcers
- Heartburn and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
- Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Acute and chronic pancreatitis
- Dietary sensitivities such as celiac disease and lactose intolerance
- Diverticular disease
- Gastrointestinal viruses, infections and general discomfort
- Stomach, esophageal and colorectal cancer
- Swallowing disorders
Colon Cancer Screenings
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the country and the second leading cause of cancer death. However, it is also one of the easiest cancers to prevent with a healthy lifestyle, preventive screenings and early detection. The gastroenterology providers conduct both screening and diagnostic colonoscopies - an exam of the lower digestive system that helps detect cancer in its earliest stages.
Ready to make an appointment?
If you are experiencing GI symptoms, the team can help. Call 903-553-7680 or choose a provider below and request an appointment online.