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
![Gastroenterologist examining man in clinic.](https://i0.wp.com/dighealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/shutterstock_1977370088.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&ssl=1)
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…
![woman holding stomach in pain.](https://i0.wp.com/dighealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/shutterstock_2153752645.jpg?fit=1000%2C750&ssl=1)
Foods To Avoid If You Have IBS
If you are among the 15% of Americans suffering with IBS, no one has to tell you about the chronic symptoms. There’s the bloating effect, the gas effect, plus all the discomfort, and excessive trips to the bathroom. Even if you haven’t been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, but do experience these symptoms, you may…
![Liver on a stand with a doctor.](https://i0.wp.com/dighealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/liver-on-a-stand-with-a-doctor-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1)
What Are the Early Warning Signs of Liver Disease?
The third leading cause of preventable death in the United States is alcoholic liver disease. Unlike other types of diseases, warning signs that something is wrong with your liver are invisible in the early stages. Unfortunately, late-stage liver disease is complicated to treat. That is why it is beneficial to be aware of some very…