Gastritis Center - New York, NY
New York Gastroenterologist Doctors for GastritisType of Physician: Gastroenterologist What is a Gastroenterologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners focus on the stomach, intestines, colon, liver, and gallbladder (digestive organs). The gastroenterologist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and they consult with surgeons when abdominal operations are indicated. Specialty: Gastroenterology Common Name: GI Doctor Gastroenterologist Doctors in New York * Premetesh Chattoo DO  NYU Hospital Outpatient Clinic  New York Downtown Medical Associates  Downtown Gastroenterology Associates  Downtown Gastroenterology Associates  Chien Kuo Chiang MD  Anthony Foong MD  NYU at Trinity Center  Titus Kwok MD  NYU at Trinity Center  NYU at Trinity Center  Winston C Tom MD  Shuk-Yi Lee MD  Rene S Eng MD  Chinatown Gastroenterology PC  Richard Myint DO  Brian G Meehan,MD  Anthony P Chan MD  Todd B Linden MD  Gouverneur Diagnostic & Treatment Center  Lower Manhattan Gastroenterology Group PC  James Robilotti MD  Greenwich Village Gastroenterology  Eileen F Colligan MD PC  Hal J Freiman MD  Nicholas Gualtieri MD  Beth Israel Medical Center Digestive Diseases  Beth Israel Medical Center Digestive Diseases  David M Feldman MD  Long Island College Hospital Department of Gastroenterology  Beth Israel Medical Center Digestive Diseases  Union Square Gastroenterology PC  Armand Cacciarelli MD  Union Square Gastroenterology PC  Steven M Schwarz MD  Toomas M Sorra MD  Karl T Bednarek MD  Brett Bernstein MD  David J Clain MD  Alvin Gelb MD  Michael A Lampert MD  David J Clain MD  David J Clain MD  Gramercy Park Physicians LLP  Lester Salwen MD  Greater New York Gastroenterology  Jonathan Gochu MD  Greater New York Gastroenterology  Lower Manhattan Gastroenterology Group PC  Bharat Sanghavi MD  Lower Manhattan Gastroenterology Group PC  Lower Manhattan Gastroenterology Group PC  Mengkao Tseng MD  RPT Physical Therapy  Allay Medical Care  Mengkao Tseng MD  Robert Weiss MD  VA Medical Center Manhattan  VA Medical Center Manhattan  Caledonian Campus of Brooklyn Hospital Center  Concorde Medical Group  Concorde Medical Group  Concorde Medical Group  Concorde Medical Group  Chul S Hyun MD  Concorde Medical Group  Concorde Medical Group  Alan R Raymond MD  Concorde Medical Group  Concorde Medical Group  Concorde Medical Group  Concorde Medical Group  Concorde Medical Group  Manhattan Internal Medicine Associates  YAI Premier Healthcare  Beth Israel Medical Group  Manhattan Internal Medicine Associates  Manhattan Internal Medicine Associates  Horizon Medical Group  Park Avenue Gastroenterology PC  Batash & Batash MDs  H Robert Bearnot MD  Steven P Field MD  NYU Gastroenterology Associates  NYU Medical Center Dept of Gastroenterology  Norman B Javitt MD  NYU Medical Center Dept of Gastroenterology  Ian J Lustbader MD  Chaim Reich MD  NYU Medical Center Dept of Gastroenterology  Kiran K Bhat MD  Murray Hill Medical Group PC  Murray Hill Medical Group PC  Jacob S Walfish MD  Daniel J Alpert MD  David C Byrnes MD  NY Methodist Hospital Faculty Practice  Michael Faust MD  Florin E Merovici MD  Jeffrey Crespin MD New York, New YorkNew York City, which is geographically the largest city in the state and most populous in the United States, is known for its history as a gateway for immigration to the United States and its status as a financial, cultural, transportation, and manufacturing center. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, it is also a destination of choice for many foreign visitors. Both state and city were named for the 17th century Duke of York, James Stuart, future James II and VII of England and Scotland. Upcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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GastritisWhat is gastritis?Gastritis is a condition in which the stomach lining?known as the mucosa?is inflamed. The stomach lining contains special cells that produce acid and enzymes, which help break down food for digestion, and mucus, which protects the stomach lining from acid. When the stomach lining is inflamed, it produces less acid, enzymes, and mucus. Gastritis may be acute or chronic. Sudden, severe inflammation of the stomach lining is called acute gastritis. Inflammation that lasts for a long time is called chronic gastritis. If chronic gastritis is not treated, it may last for years or even a lifetime. Erosive gastritis is a type of gastritis that often does not cause significant inflammation but can wear away the stomach lining. Erosive gastritis can cause bleeding, erosions, or ulcers. Erosive gastritis may be acute or chronic. The relationship between gastritis and symptoms is not clear. The term gastritis refers specifically to abnormal inflammation in the stomach lining. People who have gastritis may experience pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen, but many people with gastritis do not have any symptoms. The term gastritis is sometimes mistakenly used to describe any symptoms of pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen. Many diseases and disorders can cause these symptoms. Most people who have upper abdominal symptoms do not have gastritis.
What causes gastritis?Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection causes most cases of chronic nonerosive gastritis. H. pylori are bacteria that infect the stomach lining. H. pylori are primarily transmitted from person to person. In areas with poor sanitation, H. pylori may be transmitted through contaminated food or water. In industrialized countries like the United States, 20 to 50 percent of the population may be infected with H. pylori.1 Rates of H. pylori inf... Recommended Reading Related to GastritisEndoscopy (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD) » What is upper endoscopy?Upper endoscopy is a procedure that enables the examiner (usually a gastroenterologist) to examine the esophagus (swallowing tube), stomach, and duodenum (first portion of small bowel) using a thin, flexible tube through which the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum can be viewed using a TV monitor. How do I prepare for endoscopy?To accomplish a safe and complete examination, the stomach should be empty. The patient will most likely be asked to have nothing to eat or drink for six hours or more prior to the procedure. Prior to scheduling the procedure, the patient should inform his or her physician of any medications they are currently taking, any allergies, and all of their health problems. This information will remind the doctor whether the patient may need antibiotics prior to the procedure, what potential medications should not be used during the exam because of the pat... Read the Endoscopy (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD) article » Other Related Gastritis ArticlesEmergency Contact for New York
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