by Mariah Carnahan | Sep 15, 2021 | Gastroenterology, Services
Gastroenterology A healthy digestive system is essential for the body to function properly. When an illness or disease interrupts this, it can be painful, frustrating and even embarrassing. Fortunately, Red Bud Regional Hospital offers gastrointestinal (GI)...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 8, 2022 | Gastroenterology
Capsule Endoscopy When searching for a cause of bleeding from the small intestine or detecting polyps, Crohn’s disease, ulcers or tumors of the small intestine, your gastroenterologist may recommend a capsule endoscopy. This procedure will allow your...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 21, 2021 | Gastroenterology
Colonoscopy Colorectal Cancer Screening and Colonoscopy Prep Although colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, it often goes undetected, according to the American Cancer Society. Symptoms do not usually occur until the disease is...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 8, 2022 | Gastroenterology
Fecal Matter Transplant for C Diff Clostridium difficile or C. diff is a bacteria that causes recurring and severe diarrhea, nausea and fever. Those infected with C. diff have usually been taking antibiotics for other infections. While antibiotics help fight bad...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 8, 2022 | Gastroenterology
GERD Tired of that burning sensation in your chest — particularly at night? Could your painful swallowing, nausea, heartburn be caused by Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? If you experience a burning sensation in your chest, sometimes spreading to your throat,...
by Mariah Carnahan | Sep 15, 2021 | Gastroenterology
Upper GI Endoscopy If you’re suffering with symptoms or a condition affecting your digestive health, Red Bud Regional Hospital is here to help. Gastroenterologists specialize in upper GI endoscopy, a simple outpatient procedure to help diagnose and treat problems with...
