Digestive Health
Find high-quality care for your digestive system at UNC Health Caldwell. Take advantage of gastroenterology services close to home in Lenoir, North Carolina.
When to See a Gastroenterologist
You may benefit from seeing a digestive health specialist, or gastroenterologist (GI), if you experience:
- Bowel problems, such as diarrhea or blood in your stool
- Burning sensations in your throat after eating
- Difficulty swallowing
- Feeling full or bloated
- Loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss
- Stomach pain
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Take an active role in your health. Follow your doctor’s recommendation for routine colorectal cancer screenings. These tests can:
- Detect cancer before you experience signs or symptoms
- Prevent cancer by finding and removing polyps (abnormal growths) before they turn into cancer
Learn about colorectal cancer screening at UNC Health Caldwell.
Conditions We Treat
Trust the team at UNC Health Caldwell for expert care of:
- Colon polyps
- Dysphagia
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Gastrointestinal cancers, including colorectal cancer
- Heartburn and indigestion
- Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease an ulcerative colitis
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Peptic ulcers
Personalized Care Plan
Work with your doctor to create a care plan that fits you. Depending on your condition, preferences, and overall health, your doctor may recommend:
- Changing your eating habits
- Losing weight
- Over-the-counter medications
- Prescription medications
- Quitting smoking
- GI procedures or surgery
Rest assured, your GI will treat your condition without surgery whenever possible.
