Gastroenterology

Diverticulitis Treatments

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When it comes to gastroenterological issues, most people know about irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. However, not many people know about diverticulitis. Diverticulitis is the infection or inflammation of pouches that can develop in your intestines. The pouches are called diverticula – if you have them, the condition is called diverticulosis. Diverticula can develop anywhere along the GI tract but are most common in the lower parts. They are vulnerable to ble ... [Read More]

When to Visit a Gastroenterologist

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A gastroenterologist is a digestive disease specialist. They are educated and trained to treat, diagnose, and prevent diseases and conditions of the digestive system, which includes the small intestine, colon, rectum, gallbladder, liver, bile ducts, esophagus, and stomach. Your primary care doctor will most likely recommend you seek medical help from a gastroenterologist if you have chronic or severe digestive system issues. A gastroenterologist’s main duty is to help restore patients’ opt ... [Read More]

Common Treatments For Indigestion

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Indigestion is a condition that causes discomfort in your abdomen. Every person experience indigestion differently. Also called dyspepsia, symptoms can include pain, a feeling of fullness soon after eating, vomiting, issues that affect the frequency of going to the bathroom, and weight loss. Indigestion is either occasional or chronic. And while indigestion is common, the condition is not normal. If you experience indigestion once in a while, over-the-counter treatments will work just fine. ... [Read More]

When Do You Need to See a Gastroenterologist?

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A gastroenterologist is a specialist for disorders of the digestive tract. Your gastrointestinal or GI tract encompasses several organs. Its complexities make it vulnerable to a variety of diseases and disorders, and you need a specialist if you want to get an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. There are a variety of health issues gastroenterologists treat, including irrigatable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, hemorrhoids, and more. So how do you know when to see ... [Read More]

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At Carlisle Digestive Disease Associates, our board-certified gastroenterologists and staff are committed to providing compassionate care and education to patients suffering from gastrointestinal conditions and diseases affecting the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Carlisle Digestive Disease Associates, is one of central Pennsylvania’s finest gastroenterology, hepatology, and gastrointestinal endoscopy practices. Our facilities include a patient-friendly infusion center, state-of-the-art endoscopy center, and accredited pathology lab, all conveniently located on one campus. CDDA offers comprehensive services to treat conditions of the Upper GI Tract, Lower GI Tract, and Hepatology/Liver. Many treatments and procedures can be performed in the office or our endoscopy center, such as colon cancer screenings.