Treatment for Gastrointestinal Conditions in Columbus, GA

Acid reflux or chronic heartburn is a common issue that causes stomach acid and undigested food to regurgitate back into the esophagus. If you are experiencing uncomfortable burning sensations in the esophagus and chest, our GI specialists offer the care you need for effective acid reflux and heartburn management and treatment.

Barrett’s esophagus is a condition in which the lining of the lower esophagus permanently changes due to excessive, frequent exposure to stomach acid. At Southeastern Gastroenterology, our GI doctors are here to provide the care you need to manage, treat, or even reverse this condition.

Celiac disease is a lifelong issue wherein the immune system responds negatively to gluten, a protein compound found in grains like wheat, barley, and rye. When it detects even a minuscule amount of gluten in the body, the immune system initiates reactions that cause the lower intestines to become inflamed. Our gastroenterologists help celiac patients manage their condition and eat with confidence.

Colon cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, almost always starts as a polyp that forms in the colon. The most effective way to prevent colon cancer or colon cancer-related death is early polyp detection and removal. Men and women 45 years old or older should begin screening for the presence of colon polyps and colon cancer, even if they feel otherwise healthy, for monitoring and early detection.

Crohn’s disease is an incurable autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the body’s own cells, particularly those along the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn’s can develop at any age and cause sporadic flare-ups that come and go in waves. Once the condition has developed, Crohn’s management is necessary to help reduce flare-ups, lessen their severity, or at least manage them while they last.

Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition wherein the colon does not contract in a normal, rhythmic pattern but rather in a spastic, irregular way, leading to bouts of constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, and other symptoms.

Episodes can feel mild or intense and last anywhere from a few hours to a few months. Our GI doctors offer effective IBS treatment and management.

Ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), is a chronic condition where inflammation and ulcer development in the colon and rectum lead to abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, rapid weight loss, and more. Because not much is known about this condition, it is considered incurable—or at least no cure has been discovered yet. However, treatments are available to manage symptoms and minimize complications.

Patients in West Central Georgia and East Central Alabama can experience a range of painful or frustrating conditions that affect their gastrointestinal system, GI tract, or gut health.

The GI specialists at Southeastern Gastroenterology offer effective care, management, and treatment for a variety of conditions or complications, from general abdominal pain to peptic ulcers.