Consultation with a specialist gastroenterologist is the best way to reach an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment for your condition. View more
Colonoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of your large intestine (colon) for abnormalities by inserting a thin flexible tube, as thick as your finger, into your anus. View more
PEG stands for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, a procedure in which a flexible feeding tube is placed through the abdominal wall and into the stomach. View more
Flexible sigmoidoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of the rectum and a portion of the colon (large intestine) about the size of your finger. View more
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, or ERCP, is a specialized technique used to study the bile ducts, pancreatic duct and gallbladder. View more
Upper endoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of the upper part of your gastrointestinal tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. View more