Colon Cancer Screening
At Queen City Gastroenterology & Hepatology, we will schedule and perform your screening colonoscopy in a timely manner. We ensure that your colonoscopy appointment in scheduled in two weeks or less.
At Queen City Gastroenterology & Hepatology, we will schedule and perform your screening colonoscopy in a timely manner. We ensure that your colonoscopy appointment in scheduled in two weeks or less.
Colonoscopy is a common procedure where a specialist examines the inner lining of the large intestine to diagnose polyps, inflammation and bleeding. The instrument used is a thin, flexible, lighted tube called a colonoscope. Colonoscopy is the gold standard for diagnosis of problems in the colon and rectum. This test is offered in our AAAHC endoscopy center.
Upper endoscopy or EGD is a test in which a small tube with light at the end called an endoscope is used to examine the lining of the upper gastrointestinal tract (the esophagus, stomach and duodenum). Offered in our AAAHC endoscopy center.
H Pylori Breath Test is useful in the diagnosis and confirmation eradication of H pylori infection of the stomach. Find out more at: www.breathtek.com.
Anorectal manometry is a test that evaluates lower bowel function in patients with constipation or stool leakage. Learn more
Hydrogen Breath Test is useful in the diagnosis of bloating and indigestion symptoms due to dietary intolerance and bacterial overgrowth.
Impedance /pH monitoring is a reflux study. This is useful in the evaluation of reflux disease that is not responsive to acid suppression therapy. Learn more
Bravo is a useful test in the evaluation of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The test involves placing of a small pH monitoring capsule, approximately the size of a gelcap, temporarily on the patient’s esophagus. Learn more
Our center is one of few in the state that offers SmartPill® testing.
SmartPill® is a wireless motility capsule that enables objective assessment of symptoms suggestive of gastrointestinal motility disorders. For further information.
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