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Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology services offered in Trinity, FL

Gastroenterology services offered in Trinity, FL

Everyone needs a gastroenterology expert on their side, whether it’s for routine screenings or health problems. At Bay Area Gastroenterology Associates, LLC, you see a board-certified gastroenterologist and other experienced specialists to get complete gastroenterology care in the Trinity, Florida, office. From screenings to treatments and procedures, the practice has you covered. Click the scheduling link or call the office today.

Gastroenterology Q&A

What is gastroenterology?

Gastroenterology focuses on the digestive system, including the:

  • Esophagus
  • Small intestine
  • Stomach
  • Large intestine (colon)
  • Rectum
  • Anus
  • Liver
  • Gallbladder
  • Pancreas

These organs play a role in digestion and your bodywide health, so gastroenterology helps you maintain good digestive and whole-person health.

At Bay Area Gastroenterology Associates, LLC, the experienced field specialists employ a broad spectrum of approaches, including screenings, tests, medications, and procedures, to understand symptoms, deliver solutions, and improve your digestive health.

 

What symptoms can gastroenterology help with?

Gastroenterology addresses many symptoms, including:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Acid reflux
  • Heartburn
  • Diarrhea
  • Gas
  • Belching
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Anemia
  • Dark, pale, tarry, or otherwise unusual stools
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Lethargy

Bay Area Gastroenterology Associates, LLC, uses a broad range of screenings and tests alongside detailed medical exams to detect and diagnose irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), colorectal cancer, and many other problems.

 

Which gastroenterology screenings and tests are offered?

Bay Area Gastroenterology Associates, LLC, provides full-service diagnostics, including: 

  • H. pylori breath test
  • Lab tests
  • Upper endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy (colorectal cancer screening)
  • Esophageal manometry
  • Anorectal manometry
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • FibroScan®

Many screenings and tests are done in the Trinity office. Other procedures require special prep and are scheduled in an outpatient facility. But, they’re same-day tests and you can usually go back to work the next day.

 

Which treatments does gastroenterology use?

Treatments vary with condition and specific needs, but among the most common are:

Lifestyle changes

Lifestyle changes, like altering your diet and learning stress management, and other treatments work together to relieve and prevent symptoms.

 

Medication

Medication isn’t always needed, but in some cases it can relieve symptoms or help regulate your digestive system’s function.

 

Procedures

Procedures are usually minimally invasive. The practice offers in-office procedures like hemorrhoid banding. Many screening and testing procedures are also done in the office.

 

Additionally, the practice regularly performs hybrid assessment and treatment procedures like endoscopy. For example, colonoscopy often includes both an exam and removal of small colorectal polyps.

When surgery is needed, the practice consistently chooses the most effective technique with the lowest risk level, often a minimally invasive procedure.

You can rely on Bay Area Gastroenterology Associates, LLC, for the highest level of attentive gastroenterology. Book your appointment today through the online feature or connect by phone.