Your Premier Gastroenterologists
in Downers Grove
Welcome to Digestive Health Services
Digestive Health Services, SC is a gastroenterology practice with four board-certified and highly trained physicians. Our office is conveniently located just outside of Chicago, IL in Downers Grove. Our digestive health specialists have extensive training in both Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
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
6 Common GI Problems In Women
As a woman, you have a lot on your plate. There’s the issue of childbirth, a menstrual cycle with its many idiosyncrasies, menopause, and of course, staying calm when everyone is overreacting. Now we are sorry to inform you that there are 6 common GI problems in women, and many times they are worse than…
Understanding IBS Triggers And Ways To Avoid Them
Painful and uncomfortable abdominal symptoms are common with irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. While the symptoms can be bothersome, this gastrointestinal disorder doesn’t damage your digestive tract or increase the risk of colon cancer. With that said, if you have this disorder, understanding IBS triggers and ways to avoid them can improve your quality of…
What To Do When Heartburn Meds Stop Working
Got GERD? Many of us do and we don’t realize it. You know, it’s that terrible tasting acid that comes back into your throat when you are trying to sleep. It’s not just a typical heartburn that you can relieve with an antacid. GERD is something that occurs several times a week and nothing you…