Gastroenterological Procedures
In West Columbia, Northeast Columbia, St. Andrews, And Lexington, SC
Our skilled, experienced, and caring gastroenterologists perform Cancer Screenings, Colonoscopies, Upper Endoscopies (EGD, ERCPs) and Endoscopic Ultrasounds (EUS)
The most common procedures performed by our physicians include Upper Endoscopy (EGD) and Colonoscopy, which utilize video endoscopic devices. In general, endoscopy refers to the use of an endoscope, a thin, flexible tube with a tiny video camera at its end which transmits its images to a video screen, allowing the gastroenterologist to diagnose and treat various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Where is your pain point?
Select an organ to compare your symptoms and learn more about our solutions.
Liver
The liver regulates the chemical levels of the blood flowing from the stomach and intestines and produces the bile necessary to digest fats.
Common Symptoms:
jaundice (yellowish skin and eyes), abdominal pain and swelling, dark urine color, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, chronic fatigue, history of hepatitis
Gallbladder
The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver so the body can digest fat and absorb fat-soluble vitamins and nutrients.
Common Symptoms:
abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, fever or chills, diarrhea, jaundice (yellowish skin and eyes)
Pancreas
The pancreas produces enzymes to aid digestion (exocrine) and regulates blood sugar in the body with insulin and glucagon (endocrine).
Common Symptoms:
upper abdominal pain, abdominal pain that radiates to your back, fever, nausea and vomiting, weight loss, diarrhea
Small Intestines
The small intestines break down and absorb ingested nutrients into the bloodstream along its 20-foot length.
Common Symptoms:
bleeding, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, weight loss, abdominal pain
Esophagus
The esophagus is a muscular tube connecting the throat with the stomach.
Common Symptoms:
difficulty swallowing, pain when you swallow, heartburn, acid reflux, chest pain, nausea, sore throat
Stomach
The stomach receives food from the esophagus and secretes enzymes that digest food.
Common Symptoms:
abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, feeling hungry soon after eating, black or tarry stools
Colon
The colon absorbs water, salt, and other nutrients and solidifies the waste into stool, which will then pass into the rectum.
Common Symptoms:
change in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, unexplained weight loss
Esophagus
The esophagus is a muscular tube connecting the throat with the stomach.
Common Symptoms:
change in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, unexplained weight loss
Upper Endoscopy
Evaluate and test digestive tract issues.
EGD
Outpatient testing of the digestive lining.
Esophageal Manometry
Muscle testing of proper esophagus performance.
Acid Reflux Testing
A digital capsule transmits data over 2-4 days.
Clinical Research
Closely monitored volunteer trials and tests.
Stomach
The stomach receives food from the esophagus and secretes enzymes that digest food.
Common Symptoms:
abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, feeling hungry soon after eating, black or tarry stools
Upper Endoscopy
Evaluate and test digestive tract issues.
EGD
Outpatient testing of the digestive lining.
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Outpatient imaging of the digestive system.
Breath Testing
A less invasive procedure to diagnose stomach issues.
ERCP
A combined X-ray and endoscopy procedure.
Clinical Research
Closely monitored volunteer trials and tests.
Liver
The liver regulates the chemical levels of the blood flowing from the stomach and intestines and produces the bile necessary to digest fats.
Common Symptoms:
jaundice (yellowish skin and eyes), abdominal pain and swelling, dark urine color, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, chronic fatigue, history of hepatitis
Abdominal Ultrasound
A non-invasive imaging procedure.
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Outpatient imaging of the digestive system.
ERCP
A combined X-ray and endoscopy procedure.
Clinical Research
Closely monitored volunteer trials and tests.
Gallbladder
The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver so the body can digest fat and absorb fat-soluble vitamins and nutrients.
Common Symptoms:
abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, fever or chills, diarrhea, jaundice (yellowish skin and eyes)
Abdominal Ultrasound
A non-invasive imaging procedure.
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Outpatient imaging of the digestive system.
ERCP
A combined X-ray and endoscopy procedure.
Clinical Research
Closely monitored volunteer trials and tests.
Pancreas
The pancreas produces enzymes to aid digestion (exocrine) and regulates blood sugar in the body with insulin and glucagon (endocrine).
Common Symptoms:
upper abdominal pain, abdominal pain that radiates to your back, fever, nausea and vomiting, weight loss, diarrhea
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Outpatient imaging of the digestive system.
ERCP
A combined X-ray and endoscopy procedure.
Clinical Research
Closely monitored volunteer trials and tests.
Small Intestines
The small intestines break down and absorb ingested nutrients into the bloodstream along its 20-foot length.
Common Symptoms:
bleeding, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, weight loss, abdominal pain
Upper Endoscopy
Evaluate and test digestive tract issues.
EGD
Outpatient testing of the digestive lining.
Capsule Endoscopy
A tiny camera captures photos as it’s digested.
Breath Testing
A less invasive procedure to diagnose stomach issues.
Clinical Research
Closely monitored volunteer trials and tests.
Colon
The colon absorbs water, salt, and other nutrients and solidifies the waste into stool, which will then pass into the rectum.
Common Symptoms:
change in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, unexplained weight loss
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Outpatient imaging of the digestive system.
Colonoscopy
Outpatient imaging of the digestive system.
Colon Cancer Screening
Outpatient imaging of the digestive system.
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Outpatient imaging of the digestive system.
Clinical Research
Closely monitored volunteer trials and tests.