Endoscopy

Why St. Joseph Healthcare

At St. Joseph Healthcare, our endoscopy team is ready to help detect and diagnose any digestive system disorders that are bothering you.

We’re dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care in a safe, comfortable environment. We work diligently to ensure that your needs, questions and concerns are addressed.

What is An Endoscopy?

Endoscopy is a nonsurgical procedure used to inspect a patient’s digestive tract. Doctors use an endoscope, or a tube equipped with a light and camera, to view images of the digestive tract on a TV monitor. Areas examined include the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, gallbladder and colon.

Conditions & Procedures

Common Conditions

Endoscopic procedures can help identify and diagnose a number of patient health conditions, including:

  • Stomach pain
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Reflux, polyps, ulcers and colon cancer.

Additional Background on Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in the United States, but when detected early through regular screenings, it’s 90% curable. According to the American Cancer Society the new recommendations say screening should begin at 45 years old for people at average risk.

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