Gastroenterology

ChristianaCare GI Associates at Elkton is committed to offering community members the latest in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and health education and the diagnosis and treatment of liver disease. Our goal is to help each of our patients achieve and maintain optimum digestive health.

Individuals 50 years or older and anyone with a family history or those experiencing unexplained constipation, diarrhea, weight loss, or blood in their stool or toilet tissue should speak with their physician about a screening colonoscopy.

Digestive Health:
Colonoscopy is the best test currently available to detect colorectal cancer. An endoscope (slim flexible tube with a camera at the tip) is passed through the colon while the physician carefully looks for precancerous lesions or polyps. The test usually takes 15 to 20 minutes on average.

Colorectal cancer

ChristianaCare GI Associates also offers the new and innovative capsule endoscopy.

Liver disease:
There are many kinds of liver diseases:

• Diseases caused by viruses, such as hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C
• Diseases caused by drugs, poisons, or too much alcohol. Examples include fatty liver disease and cirrhosis.
• Liver cancer
• Inherited diseases, such as hemochromatosis and Wilson disease