If you are experiencing abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or difficulty swallowing, our gastroenterologist offers an endoscopy in Newport Beach. With this procedure, Dr. Glenn Madokoro will be able to find the cause of your symptoms. An endoscopy is a nonsurgical procedure that is used to examine your digestive tract. Using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it, Dr. Madokoro can view pictures of your digestive tract on a color TV monitor.You might need an endoscopy from Newport Beach gastroenterologist, Dr. Madokoro, to evaluate the following:
- Stomach pain
- Ulcers, gastritis, or difficulty swallowing
- Digestive tract bleeding
- Changes in bowel habits
- Polyps or growths in the colon
Dr. Madokoro Explains an Endoscopy to Newport Beach Patients
There are many different types of endoscopy procedures, and the experience of having one can vary a lot from one type to the next. It is important to keep in mind that there might be more than one way to do some procedures. Your experience will vary depending on your health and what needs to be done, such as whether a biopsy is needed.
If you are going to have an endoscopy in Newport Beach, Dr. Glenn Madokoro will explain to you what will be done and what to expect before, during and after the test. He will also tell you what you need to do to prepare for your endoscopy, which could mean fasting for a certain amount of time, following a liquid diet for a certain amount of time, and/or use laxatives or enemas.
If you are a resident of Newport Beach requiring an endoscopy, Dr. Glenn Madokoro will work with you to determine the best procedure and will inform you about the necessary steps needed to complete this test. Contact Dr. Madokoro if you are experiencing pain. Remember, there is no reason why you should have to put up with pain. Dr. Madokoro is available to help you take the next step toward a pain-free lifestyle.