What is a colonoscopy?
In colonoscopy, a gastroenterologist uses a special kind of endoscope (long, flexible, lighted tube) called a colonoscope to view the inside of the entire large intestine (colon) and rectum. Experts agree that colonoscopy is the most important diagnostic tool for a number of important and common conditions such as bloody stools,
What is Capsule Endoscopy?
Capsule Endoscopy lets Dr. Ahmed examine the lining of the middle part of your gastrointestinal tract, which includes the three portions of the small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum). Your doctor will use a pill sized video capsule called an endoscope, which has its own lens and light source and will view the images on a video monitor.
Welcome to the Center for Gastrointestinal Health, where we specialize in the treatment of diseases of the digestive system and liver. The subspecialties of Gastroenterology and Hepatology focus on disorders of the digestive tract which include the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), liver and pancreas. Disorders of the digestive tract are some of the most common reasons for physician visits and are often the most difficult to diagnose.
Question: What preparation is required?
Answer: The colon must be completely clean for the procedure to be accurate and complete.
Question: How do I prepare for the colonoscopy?
Answer: Exact instructions will be given to you when you set up your appointment.
In addition to our own website, there are other sites on the Web that provide interesting and helpful medical information. Because we are committed to improving the healthcare knowledge of our patients, we are providing the following selection of links to other sites we think you might find interesting and informative.
American College of Gastroenterology
The Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America
Hepatitis Foundation International
Celiac Disease Foundation
Barrett’s Esophagus
What Is Barrett’s Esophagus? Barrett’s esophagus, also known as Barrett’s disease, is a disorder in which perpetual exposure to stomach acid causes injury to the cells of the lower esophagus. Left untreated, Barrett’s esophagus raises a patient’s risk of developing esophageal cancer by up to 80 percent. What Causes Barrett’s Esophagus?
Gastroenterology is changing rapidly in the 21st century, and at Center for Gastrointestinal Health we provide the most up-to-date, skilled, and experienced services in this important medical specialty. Dr. Ahmed’s practice is devoted to the full range of GI diseases and conditions. These include the evaluation and treatment of heartburn, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, rectal bleeding,
