Digestive Diseases
Advanced Care for Your Digestive System
Digestive, or gastrointestinal, diseases can range from heartburn to colon cancer. They can be uncomfortable to life-threatening. They can involve multiple areas of the body, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, liver, gallbladder and colon. At Advanced Odessa Hospital and Clinics, our gastrointestinal specialists address all digestive diseases with the latest diagnostic technologies, the most progressive treatment methods and highly trained digestive disease specialists.
GERD & Heartburn
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Diseases) is the disorder most associated with heartburn. Sometimes, heartburn is occasional. But for some, it can be chronic and severe. Finding the cause of the heartburn is the first step. At Advanced Odessa Hospital & Clinics, we provide the expertise and the cutting-edge diagnostics needed to pinpoint the source of the problem and develop a treatment plan that helps you feel like yourself again. Some of the gastroesophageal conditions we treat include:
- Acid reflux
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Esophageal Cancer
- GERD
- Swallowing disorders
Intestinal Disorders
Intestinal diseases run the gamut from celiac disease to colon cancer. Some of the intestinal disorders we treat include:
- Colon cancer
- Crohn’s disease
- Diverticulitis
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Ulcerative colitis
Liver Disorders
Liver disorders cover those of the liver and gallbladder. Some of the liver conditions we treat include:
- Cirrhosis
- Gallstones
- Hepatitis
- Reye syndrome
Stomach & Pancreas Disorders
Diseases of the stomach and pancreas range from gastritis to pancreatitis. Some of the stomach and pancreas disorders we treat include:
- Gastritis
- Pancreatitis
- Stomach ulcers