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At the Gastroenterology Institute of Orlando, we have created a unique medical culture. We are committed to caring for the emotional and psychological well-being of our patients, as well as the comfort and convenience of our patients and their families. Our staff and our offices demonstrate this commitment on a daily basis.

Here at the Gastroenterology Institute of Orlando we offer a broad range of services that specialize in the treatment and prevention of various gastrointestinal conditions. Some of our services and procedures are as follows

Abdominal Pain

What is Abdominal Pain? Abdominal pain can stay for a short period or may remain for a long time, sometimes years. It can be mild…

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Acid Reflux or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Acid reflux is characterized typically either by heartburn or a burning sensation in the chest, or acid tastes in the throat due to the back…

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Bloating Gas

What is bloating gas? Bloating is a feeling of tightness you get from too much gas, and your belly looks and feels swollen after eating.…

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Celiac Disease/Gluten Sensitivity

What is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that mainly affects the small intestines. Celiac disease usually occurs among individuals who do not…

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Colon Cancer

What is Colon Cancer? Colon cancer begins in the large intestine, the colon, as the final part of the digestive tract. Colon cancer usually affects…

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Constipation

What is Constipation? Constipation happens because the bowel movements become less frequent, and thanks to the absorption of water from the waste, the stool become…

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Crohn’s Disease

What is Crohn's Disease? Crohn's disease is an inflammation in your digestive tract and can lead to severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, malnutrition, and weight…

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Diarrhea

What is Diarrhea? Diarrhea is watery stools that the body releases three or more times a day. Diarrhea may be acute, persistent, or chronic. Acute:…

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Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis

A diverticulum is a sac-like protrusion or pockets in the colon wall, and when you have a diverticulum, you are known to have diverticulosis. Whenever…

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Gallstone Disease

What is Gallstone Disease? Gallstones are deposits of the digestive fluid in the Gallbladder. This small organ is the right side of your abdomen, beneath…

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Gastroenteritis

What is Gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis is the inflammation of the intestines layers caused by a virus, bacteria, or parasites. Viral gastroenteritis cause is often a norovirus…

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GERD

What is GERD? Every time we eat, food travels from our mouth through our esophagus and reaches a door-like structure called the lower esophageal sphincter…

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Hemorrhoids

What are Hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids happen when the walls of the blood vessels in the lowest part of your rectum are swollen and get irritated, especially…

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Indigestion

What is Indigestion? Indigestion is not a disease. Indigestion is also known as dyspepsia, upset stomach — terms that describe discomfort in your upper abdomen.…

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition that you'll need to manage long-term. This condition affects mainly the large…

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Pectic Ulcer Disease

What is Pectic Ulcer Disease? Ulcers develop in the layer of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine. Peptic Ulcer diseases are…

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Pelvic Floor

PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERS It’s more common than you think — and there are effective treatments available. Many people don’t feel comfortable talking about personal topics…

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Rectal Bleeding

What is rectal bleeding? Usually, bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract manifests as black stool known as melena. The black color happens thanks to the…

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Weight Loss

What is Weight Loss? Your body weight may fluctuate, but it becomes severe when you unintentionally lose more than 5% of your weight over 6…

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