OUR SERVICES
Learn more about our specialized Colon Care Facts From Your
Southaven Gastroenterologist. Here are services we offer for
all of our Southaven and Mid-South patients.
Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy helps find ulcers, colon polyps, tumors, and areas of inflammation or bleeding.
Upper Endoscopy
An upper endoscopy can be used to determine the cause of heartburn and is often performed as an outpatient procedure.
Capsule Endoscopy
Video capsule endoscopy procedure allows a doctor to examine your small intestine for sources of bleeding.
Hydrogen Breath Test
The hydrogen breath test is used to diagnose lactose intolerance or determine if abnormal bacteria are present in the colon.
Why Should You See A Gastroenterologist?
Gastroenterology is an area of medicine that focuses on the health of the digestive system, or the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Gastroenterologists can treat everything from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to hepatitis C.
Symptoms for which you need to see a gastroenterologist
• Rectal bleeding, blood in stools
• Urgency in moving the bowels
• Unexplained and frequent diarrhea
• Change in bowel habits
• Pale colored stools
• Dark urine
• Heart burn
• Bloating of the abdomen
• Belching
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
We Offer Help For Ailments Including:
- Celiac disease
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulosis and diverticulitis
- Fecal incontinence
- Functional bowel disorders
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Gastroparesis
- Inflammatory bowel disorders
- Motility disorders of the large and small bowels
- Swallowing disorders
