Digestive Care
Digestive Care
Digestive Care
Digestive problems are among the most common reasons people visit the doctor. The CDC reports that more than 35 million people see doctors each year for digestive issues.
At Carilion Clinic, we know how distressing belly pain and other digestive issues can be. Our gastroenterology care team treats both chronic disease and sudden flare-ups. We’re here to help you manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Conditions We Treat
The digestive system includes many organs that work together. Our digestive health specialists diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases and conditions affecting each one.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, that can damage the intestines.Diverticulitis
Inflamed or infected pouches in the colon that can cause abdominal pain, fever, and changes in bowel habits.Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A common digestive disorder that causes ongoing abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or both.Celiac Disease
An autoimmune disease where eating gluten damages the small intestine and prevents your body from absorbing nutrients.Hemorrhoids
Swollen veins in the lower rectum or anus that can cause pain, itching, bleeding, and discomfort during bowel movements.Stomach and Esophageal Disease
Conditions affecting the stomach and esophagus that can cause heartburn, pain, difficulty swallowing, and digestive problems.Gallstones and Bile Duct Disease
Gallstones and blocked bile ducts can disrupt digestion and cause pain, infection, or serious liver and pancreas complications.- View All 11 Conditions
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, that can damage the intestines.Diverticulitis
Inflamed or infected pouches in the colon that can cause abdominal pain, fever, and changes in bowel habits.Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A common digestive disorder that causes ongoing abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or both.Celiac Disease
An autoimmune disease where eating gluten damages the small intestine and prevents your body from absorbing nutrients.Hemorrhoids
Swollen veins in the lower rectum or anus that can cause pain, itching, bleeding, and discomfort during bowel movements.Stomach and Esophageal Disease
Conditions affecting the stomach and esophagus that can cause heartburn, pain, difficulty swallowing, and digestive problems.Gallstones and Bile Duct Disease
Gallstones and blocked bile ducts can disrupt digestion and cause pain, infection, or serious liver and pancreas complications.- View All 11 Conditions
Treatments We Offer
We use advanced technology and work closely with specialists across multiple fields to provide expert digestive care. Our treatments include:
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment
Personalized treatments help manage Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, reduce inflammation, and prevent complications.Colonoscopy
A procedure that lets your doctor examine the inside of your colon to screen for cancer and diagnose digestive conditions.Colon Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
A minimally invasive procedure to remove large or abnormal polyps from the colon without traditional surgery.Upper GI Imaging and Procedures (Endoscopy)
Upper endoscopy helps diagnose and treat conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, and beginning of the small intestine.Liver Transplant Management
Ongoing care before and after a liver transplant helps protect your new liver and support your long-term health.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment
Personalized treatments help manage Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, reduce inflammation, and prevent complications.Colonoscopy
A procedure that lets your doctor examine the inside of your colon to screen for cancer and diagnose digestive conditions.Colon Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
A minimally invasive procedure to remove large or abnormal polyps from the colon without traditional surgery.Upper GI Imaging and Procedures (Endoscopy)
Upper endoscopy helps diagnose and treat conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, and beginning of the small intestine.Liver Transplant Management
Ongoing care before and after a liver transplant helps protect your new liver and support your long-term health.
When you have digestive problems, it affects your whole life. The digestive care team at Carilion can tackle your condition and help you feel your best. We offer:
Skilled teams close to home
Your care team can include social workers, nutritionists, pharmacists, and psychiatrists. You don’t have to travel far to see a top specialist. We offer digestive care treatment at many of our regional locations.
Why Choose Carilion Clinic?
When you have digestive problems, it affects your whole life. The digestive care team at Carilion can tackle your condition and help you feel your best. We offer:
Research and Education
You want to receive treatment at a place where professionals are always learning.
Expert partners
At Carilion, we collaborate with academic and research partners to support studies, train future clinicians, and bring the latest advances in digestive care to our patients.
Fellowship training
We train the next generation of digestive specialists through our 3-year fellowship with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, with advanced education in digestive diseases and procedures.
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Get Care at Carilion Clinic
Don’t wait to feel better. Our expert team is here to diagnose and treat your digestive concerns with tailored care close to home. Plan a visit today and take the first step toward better digestive health.
Get Care at Carilion Clinic
Don’t wait to feel better. Our expert team is here to diagnose and treat your digestive concerns with tailored care close to home. Plan a visit today and take the first step toward better digestive health.
Get Care at Carilion Clinic
Don’t wait to feel better. Our expert team is here to diagnose and treat your digestive concerns with tailored care close to home. Plan a visit today and take the first step toward better digestive health.
Get Care at Carilion Clinic
Don’t wait to feel better. Our expert team is here to diagnose and treat your digestive concerns with tailored care close to home. Plan a visit today and take the first step toward better digestive health.