What Are Common Digestive Diseases?

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): If you’re experiencing frequent heartburn or acid reflux, our team can provide state-of-the-art treatment to manage your symptoms and protect your esophagus.

• Gallstones: We offer effective treatment options for gallstones, which can cause severe abdominal pain and discomfort.

• Celiac Disease: Our team can help manage celiac disease, ensuring your body can absorb necessary nutrients and prevent further damage to your small intestine.

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Whether you’re dealing with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, our dedicated gastroenterologists can provide personalized care to reduce inflammation and manage your symptoms.

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): We understand the discomfort and disruption IBS can cause in your life. To help manage your symptoms and enhance your quality of life, we provide a variety of treatments.

• Hemorrhoids: Our specialists can provide effective treatments for hemorrhoids to relieve discomfort, itching, and bleeding during bowel movements.

• Diverticular Disease: If you’re suffering from diverticular disease, our team can help manage your symptoms and prevent complications such as inflammation or infection.

• Anal Fissures: We provide expert care for anal fissures, helping to alleviate pain and bleeding during bowel movements.

Additionally, we handle other digestive disorders, including ulcers, hepatitis, pancreatitis, and colorectal cancer. Regular screenings like colonoscopies, which we offer in our state-of-the-art facilities, are crucial for early detection and prevention of colorectal cancer.

Numerous digestive disorders can be diagnosed and treated by our skilled team of doctors. We have the information and resources necessary to assist you in determining the source of your stomach discomfort, whether it’s due to a sudden increase in fiber intake, a course of antibiotics, a viral infection like gastroenteritis, or a more serious underlying health condition such as irritable bowel syndrome or celiac disease.

Our expertise extends to the management of less commonly recognized triggers of digestive issues as well, including stress and anxiety. We understand how these mental health conditions can significantly impact your digestive system and are committed to providing comprehensive care to address not just your physical symptoms but your overall well-being.

We also pay close attention to lifestyle factors that could be impacting your digestive health. We provide guidance on exercise, diet, and sleep patterns to maintain a healthy digestive system.

Furthermore, we also specialize in conditions that may emerge as we age, including a decrease in the production of enzymes necessary for proper digestion. Our team is skilled in diagnosing and managing food allergies and digestive issues that may arise due to hormonal fluctuations.

Here are the symptoms of common digestive diseases:

Upper Digestive Tract Symptoms:

• Heartburn: A burning feeling in the chest that usually happens after eating and worsening when lying down, caused by the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus.

• Indigestion: Feelings of bloating, fullness, and discomfort in the abdomen.

• Nausea and Vomiting: Feelings of being unwell, queasiness, or the urge to vomit. Dehydration can result from severe and ongoing vomiting and other complications.

• Ulcers: Painful sores that occur in the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine.

Lower Digestive Tract Symptoms:

• Changes in Bowel Habits: This can range from diarrhea to constipation or alternating between the two. Alterations in your stool’s color, consistency, or frequency could also indicate a problem.

• Abdominal Pain: This common symptom can range from a mild ache to severe, sharp pain, varying in location depending on the affected part of your digestive system.

• Rectal bleeding: The presence of blood in your stool can be a symptom of a more serious condition.

• Abdominal distension.

Other Symptoms:

• Weight Changes: Unexplained weight loss or gain can be associated with digestive diseases.

• Fatigue: Severe fatigue could be a symptom of a digestive disease.

• Bloating: Often accompanied by a feeling of fullness in the abdomen.

We are aware that a number of these symptoms can also be brought on by less serious illnesses or even by certain foods or medications. But if you’re exhibiting any of these signs and they’re persistent or severe, it’s crucial to consult with our team of healthcare professionals for proper diagnosis and treatment.

At Advanced Gastroenterology of Central Florida (AGCF), we understand that digestive diseases encompass a wide range of conditions, from irritable bowel syndrome to gallstones. Each condition requires a unique and advanced treatment approach. Our therapeutic interventions aim to alleviate symptoms, address underlying causes, and prevent complications. Treatment strategies are tailored to the specific disease, its severity, and the overall health of our patients.

Our team believes in holistic healing and therefore, as a first line of treatment, doctors frequently advise lifestyle changes. This may include dietary changes, regular exercise, effective stress management techniques such as yoga or meditation, and quitting smoking. We provide comprehensive assistance to help you make these changes for a healthier digestive system.

As part of our advanced gastroenterological approaches, we prescribe relevant medications, including antacids, acid suppressants, antibiotics, antispasmodics, laxatives, and antidiarrheals, depending on the specific condition and patient’s health status.

We utilize state-of-the-art endoscopic procedures to visualize and treat abnormalities in the digestive tract. Our team is highly skilled in performing endoscopy, colonoscopy, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD).

Regular check-ups, screenings, and consultations with our healthcare professionals are key components of managing digestive health. Better results and more successful therapy are frequently the results of early detection. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We have convenient locations to serve you in Kissimmee, FL, and Orlando, FL. We serve patients from Kissimmee FL, Orlando FL, St. Cloud FL, Meadow Woods FL, Celebration FL, Buenaventura Lakes FL, Williamsburg FL, Hunters Creek FL, and surrounding areas.