The American College of Gastroenterology reports that more than 95 million Americans experience digestive problems that include:
- Heartburn.
- Chronic indigestion.
- Gastric reflux.
- Asthma with suspected reflux.
- Ulcers.
- Rectal bleeding.
- Irritable bowel syndrome.
- Inflammatory bowel disease.
- Incontinence.
- Constipation.
- Liver diseases.
- Lactose intolerance.
- Non-cardiac chest pain.
The endoscopy suite at Thomas Hospital consists of three procedure rooms and five pre- and post-operative areas where physicians perform the latest diagnostic and treatment procedures for gastrointestinal disorders. Patients undergo admission, testing, treatment, recovery and discharge in a single location.