Why Is A Colonoscopy Performed?
When you reach a certain age, your doctor might recommend having a colonoscopy. This procedure helps detect colon cancer early, but it has other uses as well. What Are Reasons To Get A Colonoscopy? If you are at least 50 years old and have an average risk of getting colon cancer, your doctor will recommend […]
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What Is Involved In A Small Bowel Endoscopy
What Is a Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy? A small bowel capsule endoscopy is a procedure used to examine the three parts of the small intestine, which forms the middle segment of the human gastrointestinal tract. It is one of the most effective and least invasive ways to get diagnostic images of the small intestine. During […]
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What Is Barrett’s Esophagus?
When you have chronic or frequent acid reflux, the tissue in your esophagus can end up changing. These changes – known as Barrett’s esophagus – are associated with an increased risk of developing esophageal cancer, so it’s important to have the condition diagnosed and treated as early as possible. What are the Symptoms of Barrett’s […]
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When Is pH Monitoring Needed?
A fluid’s pH level is its balance of acidic to alkaline content. Virtually any type of fluid can be checked for pH. For example, water is frequently analyzed for its pH balance before being used for growing certain types of plants. Human blood also has a pH level. For people, pH balance is largely determined […]
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When Is An EGD Performed?
Everyone gets a stomach ache from time to time. Sometimes the answer is as simple as overindulging in food or getting hit by a stomach bug. However, if you have persistent stomach aches accompanied by other troubling symptoms, your gastroenterologist may suggest pinpointing the cause by performing an upper GI endoscopy. What Is an Upper […]
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What is Done for a Liver Biopsy?
If your doctor suspects that you may have liver disease, he or she may recommend a liver biopsy to gather more information to help determine a diagnosis and to guide treatment. In this blog, the gastroenterologists at Gramercy Park Digestive Disease Center (GPDDC) in NYC explain how and why a liver biopsy is performed. What […]
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When is a Band Ligation Performed?
Hemorrhoids are very common, with about three out of four adults having them on occasion. They usually don’t cause much trouble, but you should see your doctor to make sure they’re not an indication of a more serious condition. The same is true if they don’t clear up or are causing pain. In some cases, […]
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What is Involved in an Upper Endoscopy?
An upper endoscopy is a very common procedure that allows your doctor to examine – and sometimes treat – areas of your upper digestive tract. In this blog, the top NYC gastroenterologists at Gramercy Park Digestive Disease Center (GPDDC) explain what’s involved with an upper endoscopy. What is an upper endoscopy? This procedure, which is […]
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What are the Benefits of Esophageal Dilation?
The sensation of having food stuck in your chest area can be quite frightening and painful. In many cases, the cause of the problem and discomfort is a narrowed esophagus, which can be corrected with a procedure known as an esophageal dilation. In this blog, the experienced gastroenterologists at Gramercy Park Digestive Disease Center (GPDDC) […]
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How Common are Esophageal Strictures?
Swallowing is an action that your body usually performs easily and without you giving it much thought. If you have an esophageal stricture, however, you may have difficulty swallowing and feel like food is getting stuck in the base of your throat or in your chest. You may also feel a fullness or pressure in […]
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