An endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, or ERCP, is an outpatient gastrointestinal assessment of digestive organs. From the doctor’s perspective, the test yields valuable information about GI organs and their function and can reveal active disease processes which require immediate treatment or ongoing management. From the patient’s perspective, the test is relatively easy to tolerate and presents
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Procedure Overview of Esophageal Manometry
Your throat consists of several muscles and tissues that help move food and liquids from your mouth to your stomach. These structures can be weakened or damaged due to some conditions. They may prevent fluids and food from moving down your throat like usual. Fortunately, a procedure called esophageal manometry can help determine the cause
Read MoreHemorrhoid Ligation: What You Need to Know
If you have hemorrhoids, you know pain, bleeding, swelling, and itchiness all too well. If you’ve tried over-the-counter or even prescription ointments or suppositories to relieve symptoms only to find limited results, you may want to ask your GI doctor about hemorrhoid ligation. Eight out of ten hemorrhoid ligation patients experience permanent relief for these
Read More10 Reasons to See a Gastroenterologist
A gastroenterologist is a doctor who specialized in digestive system disorders. Their expertise includes treating medical issues of the stomach, intestines, esophagus, gallbladder, bile ducts, liver, and pancreas. Let’s talk about ten signs you should consult and see a gastroenterologist and where you can go to find the best gastroenterologist in California. 1. Abdominal Pain
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