Gastroenterologist in Downers Grove, IL
Welcome to Digestive Health Services
At Digestive Health Services, we are a team of four highly qualified gastroenterologists in Downers Grove who are specialized in providing top-notch digestive health care. Our gastroenterology clinic in Downers Grove boasts of board certification and extensive training in Gastroenterology. Our clinic is conveniently located in Downers Grove and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and treat common and rare GI conditions. With our advanced facility and expertise, we ensure that patients receive the best possible care in the area. We provide the best GI care, including treatment for heartburn, hernias, difficulty swallowing, Crohn’s disease, and many other GI conditions.
Colonoscopy
It is suggested that all people undergo a routine colonoscopy around age 50 and every ten years thereafter to catch polyps before they turn cancerous.
Reflux Disease
(GERD)
Some reflux is normal, but if you suffer symptoms of reflux more than twice a week, you may have GERD.
What’s New at Digestive Health Services
How Can You Manage Symptoms & Flare-Ups of Crohn’s Disease?
There is no known cure nor a specific cause for Crohn’s Disease, however, it is true that some therapies can help reduce the symptoms and flare-ups. If you have a close relative with this debilitating disease, you are more likely to develop it. If you or someone you love lives with it, how can you…
What’s the Difference Between Endoscopy and Colonoscopy?
What’s the difference between endoscopy and colonoscopy? Number one, a colonoscopy is a type of endoscopy, but the similarity really stops there. There are many kinds of endoscopies to detect disease and for treatment purposes. A colonoscopy is just one. Value of Endoscopies All types of endoscopies are non-surgical procedures used to examine someone’s digestive…
Is It A Ventral Hernia?
A ventral hernia is sometimes referred to as an “incisional” hernia, meaning it forms at the site of a past surgical incision. This is true, but can be misleading since there are many other factors involved in why a ventral hernia occurs. The fundamental cause of a ventral hernia is a weakened abdominal wall…