Gastroenterology services for Chicago
We can prevent, diagnose, and treat gastrointestinal (stomach or intestine) symptoms and problems. Whether you need a consultation, endoscopy, or colonoscopy, we can help.
Screening for colon cancer
If you’re age 50 or older, or have a special reason to be checked for colon cancer before 50, colonoscopy is recommended for early detection of colon polyps and colon cancer.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy can be useful for diagnosis of bleeding, anemia (low blood count), chronic diarrhea, unexplained weight loss, change in bowel habits, and inflammatory bowel disease.
Endoscopy
Endoscopy can be useful for diagnosis of heartburn, acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease – GERD), bleeding, trouble swallowing, anemia, unexplained weight loss, or chronic diarrhea. It can help to diagnose esophagitis, hiatal hernia, gastritis, ulcer, duodenitis, or celiac disease (gluten intolerance).
Learn about conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract
Gastroenterologists are trained to diagnose and treat conditions of the gastrointestinal tract – esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon.
These pages are not a substitute for being evaluated by a physician. However, they may remind you of symptoms or issues to discuss during your consultation.
In total, these conditions affect over one million people in the Chicago area.
