Medical Services

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) results when gastric acid, food, and liquid from the stomach chronically flow up into the esophagus (the tube that ...

Diverticulitis occurs when the diverticuli become inflamed. Significant bleeding in the GI tract can result. Learn how we treat it at UVA.

The rectum is the end section of the large intestine. Prolapse happens when part of the rectum stretches and falls through the anus. This can occur when ...

Crohn's is a chronic bowel condition that causes inflammation in the intestinal tract, and may cause symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss and malnutrition. Learn about treatment options at UVA.

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is used to treat and diagnose problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. ERCP uses a ...

This is a test that uses a fiberoptic scope to examine the esophagus (throat), stomach, and upper part of the small intestines.

Abdominal paracentesis uses a needle to remove a sample of fluid or drain fluid that has built up. Learn more about getting this procedure at UVA Health.

Doctors use barium, a milky fluid that absorbs X-rays, to help them see the inner lining of the lower intestines. Learn more about the barium enema procedure at UVA.

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a procedure that places a tube through the abdominal wall and into the stomach. A gastrostomy tube provides an ...

A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a visual exam of the rectum and lower portion of the colon (large intestine). The exam is done with a tool called a flexible ...