Gastro Center NJ Offers Advanced Treatment For Issues Involving The Gastrointestinal Tract

Gastro Center NJ, a gastroenterology center in West Orange, New Jersey, has announced that they have highly trained professional gastroenterologists who use advanced medical technologies to treat people with issues involving the digestive/gastrointestinal tract. They are ready to provide advanced treatment for celiac disease, liver disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), colon cancer, colon polyps, pancreatitis, hepatitis, gallbladder disease, irritable bowel disease (IBD), colitis, hemorrhoids, peptic ulcers and more.

“The Gastro Center of NJ is a full-service medical clinic for all gastrointestinal tract health conditions. For illnesses and diseases related to the esophagus, biliary tract, small intestine, pancreas, stomach, liver, colon, and more, we are ready to serve all patients with our modern diagnostic procedures and treatment practices,” says Dr. Theodore A. DaCosta, gastroenterologist at Gastro Center NJ.

He continues, “We are more than just a clinic. We believe in the importance of uniquely assessing each and every patient, from diagnosis to post-treatment education. We understand the difficulty of living with gastrointestinal problems, which many people deal with unknowingly every day. If you are experiencing abdominal pain, indigestion, constipation, difficulty swallowing, chronic diarrhea, and other similar symptoms, the Gastro Center of NJ can help.”

An important service provided at the Gastro Center NJ is colonoscopy, which can detect various diseases, including IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, colon cancer, polyps, celiac disease, IBD, and more. Colonoscopy may also help find the causes of certain symptoms like lower abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, incontinence, cramps, anemia, unusual bowel habits, weight loss, and long-lasting diarrhea.

Colonoscopy is often used for colon cancer screening. The procedure will usually last from 20 to 30 minutes. However, the patient will need to commit at least three hours at the clinic because of the need to prepare and then recover.

Meanwhile, the specialists at Gastro Center NJ may also perform other kinds of tests. These include hemorrhoid banding, flexible sigmoidoscopy, capsule endoscopy, anorectal manometry, esophageal manometry, and infrared laser.

Upper endoscopy or EGD is used when the symptoms indicate abnormalities in the stomach, esophagus and first portion of the duodenum. These are all part of the upper digestive tract. EGD is usually performed as an outpatient service but sometimes it is done at the hospital or in the emergency ward to look for conditions like bleeding in the upper digestive tract and to treat them.

EGD is often recommended for patients experiencing heartburn, pain in the abdomen or chest, trouble swallowing, bleeding, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, or anemia. EGD is much more reliable and much more accurate compared to x-rays for diagnosing problems. Polyps can be identified and immediately removed during an upper endoscopy and biopsies may be obtained for testing. Any obstructions can be removed and bleeding in these areas can also be stopped.

That the services offered at the Gastro Center NJ are excellent have been proven by testimonials provided by past patients. For instance, Matt F. says, “My regular doctor forwarded me to the Gastro Center for some intense pain I was feeling in my digestion. Dr. DaCosta saw me right away and figured out what was going wrong in my system. Not only did he help treat my condition, he also helped me figure out lifestyle changes to stop it from happening again.”

James K. says, “I’ve had sporadic stomach cramps and gassiness for as long as I can remember. For the longest time, I was convinced I had colon cancer. I went to Dr. DaCosta and he screened me immediately. The results came out negative but he was able to help me out in the end. Turns out I was experiencing severe episodic constipation so he recommended a new diet for me. I honestly feel so much better now thanks to him.”

Those who are suffering from issues involving the gastrointestinal tract, such as abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing, indigestion, chronic diarrhea, constipation, and other related symptoms, can consult with the Gastro Center NJ. Those who would like to know more about Dr. Theordore A. DaCosta can visit his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TheodoreADaCostaMD/, or visit the clinic’s website, or contact them by telephone or through email.