Resources
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Hydrogen breath test
The hydrogen breath test measures the amount of hydrogen produced in the small intestine after a person has ingested a dose of a form of sugar. -
Capsule endoscopy
You’ve been told by your doctor that a capsule endoscopy is necessary for further evaluation of your medical condition. Capsule endoscopy will provide your doctor with pictures of your small intestine. -
Bravo™ ambulatory pH study
An ambulatory pH study is a minimally invasive test that evaluates heartburn and related symptoms. It measures the frequency and duration of acid reflux. -
What is an EGD?
EGD may be helpful in the diagnosis of inflammation of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (esophagitis, gastritis, duodenitis), and to identify the site of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. -
Preparation for colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is a valuable exam for the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases of the large intestine, and for colon cancer screening. -
As if bifocals weren't awesome enough, it's colonoscopy time!
Sure, we make light of it, but getting screened really is important. It can save your life. -
Esophageal cancer prevention - WATS3D technology makes it possible
Most people don’t associate chronic heartburn with esophageal cancer, and yet, if it goes unchecked, chronic heartburn can lead to Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition of the esophagus. -
Celiac disease
Celiac Disease, also known as celiac sprue or gluten sensitive enteropathy, is a condition that damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing parts of food that are important for staying healthy. -
Barrett’s esophagus
Barrett esophagus is a condition in which the lining of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach, is damaged by stomach acid. -
What is fecal incontinence?
Fecal incontinence is the accidental passing of solid stool, liquid stool or mucus from the rectum. -
Fecal transplant using OpenBiome
A fecal transplant, also known as Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT), is a treatment that is 90 percent effective in treating C. difficile in patients who have not responded to antibiotic therapy. -
Inflammatory bowel diseases: Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis
When you come to Prevea you can expect that we'll do everything we can to help identify whether you have IBD and if you do, to help get it under control. -
Irritable bowel syndrome
IBS is a common disorder that causes the large bowel, or colon, which stores stool, to function improperly. -
Fatty liver disease
Fatty Liver Disease is also known as Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Some patients experience no symptoms and feel perfectly fine. -
Colon cancer
Most cases of colon cancer begin as small, non-cancerous clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps.