Who is a Candidate for a Colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy can help reduce your chances of developing colorectal cancer and can also catch this type of cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages. It also helps your doctor diagnose certain intestinal conditions. In this blog, the board-certified NYC gastroenterologists at Gramercy Park Digestive Disease Center (GPDDC) explain who’s a good candidate for an […]
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What is a Liver Biopsy?
A liver biopsy can help your doctor confirm or rule out the presence of liver disease or damage in order to guide treatment decisions. In this blog, the NYC gastroenterologists at Gramercy Park Digestive Disease Center (GPDCC) in Manhattan explain what’s involved with a liver biopsy. What is a liver biopsy? This type of biopsy […]
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What is Involved in PH Monitoring?
If your doctor suspects that you have gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), you may be asked to undergo pH, a common outpatient test. In this blog, the gastroenterologists at Gramercy Park Digestive Disease Center (GPDDC) explain what’s involved in pH monitoring. What is pH monitoring? pH monitoring is a test that measures the pH or amount […]
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When is an Esophagus Dilation Performed?
If everything’s working, as it should, you probably eat and drink without giving the process much thought. In some cases, however, your esophagus can become narrowed, which can cause pain and discomfort. In this blog, the doctors at Gramercy Park Digestive Disease Center (GPDDC) will explain this common problem and the procedure that can help […]
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What Are the Benefits of an Upper Endoscopy?
If you have symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, difficulty swallowing, or heartburn, you may have an issue in your upper gastrointestinal tract. In some cases, your doctor can utilize a procedure called an upper endoscopy to get a detailed view of your esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) in […]
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