Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine where the digestive system and its disorders are studied.  Diseases affecting gastrointestinal tract (i.e. organs from mouth to anus) are the focus of this specialty. Doctors specializing in the field are called gastroenterologists. Important advances have been made in the last 50 years, contributing to rapid expansion of its scope. Colon cancer is the #2 cause of cancer deaths in the US, but it is also one of two preventable cancers. At White-Wilson, we believe that preventing colon cancer requires a proactive approach by both doctors and patients. We take pride in offering Colonoscopy Screenings as a preventive measure to reduce your risk of colon cancer. A Colonoscopy Screening is simply a routine colonoscopy for individuals who are not experiencing any pain or symptoms. You do not need a doctor's referral for screenings. If you have a family history of colon cancer/colon polyps, you should schedule a screening colonoscopy at age 40. If you have no family history of colon cancer, you should schedule a screening at age 50. If you are experiencing and gastrointestinal symptoms, you should contact your primary care physician. The Facts Polyps are pre-cancerous tissue often discovered and removed during a colonoscopy, thus preventing cancer development. The majority of people with polyps or early colon cancer do not have any symptoms. 70% of colony cancer patients do not have a family history of colon cancer. Everyone is at risk, and colon cancer equally affects men and women. Procedures offered by our Gastroenterology Clinic include: Colonoscopy Gastroscopy Esophageal Manometry Flexible Sigmoidoscopy 48-Hour PH Probe Study Upper Endoscopy Office Location Gastroenterology Physicians Abrasley, Christopher D., M.D. 850.863.8260 Gastroenterology  Fort Walton Beach Riggenbach, C. Mark, M.D. 850.863.8260 Gastroenterology  Fort Walton Beach
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