with Karim Shakoor, M.D. & Team
Colon and Digestive uses an MD for anesthesia services instead of a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist)emphasizing our commitment to providing the highest level of care. Our board-certified MD anesthesiologist ensures you receive expert medical attention and personalized care for your comfort and safety.
Karim Shakoor, M.D is fully hands-on in every case that comes his way, seeing it through diagnosis to treatment completion, ensuring that you receive the highest level of care and attention to detail.
Colonoscopy refers to a procedure in which, colonoscope is used to look inside the colon . Colonoscope is a thin flexible tube, with a tiny video camera and a light at the end.
(Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) is a procedure that examines the esophagus, stomach and first portion of the duodenum (small intestine) using a long flexible tube, with a camera at the end of it.
The sigmoid colon is the lower part of the large intestine and a flexible sigmoidoscopy is performed to view the sigmoid colon. This examination investigates the rectal lining and the lower part of the colon.
Our physician is a board-certified Gastroenterologist, specializing in Digestive Diseases and Nutrition. Specific areas of expertise include: Colorectal Cancer Screening and Prevention, Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophageal and Swallowing Disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Pancreatic and Biliary Disorders, Liver Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Chronic Constipation.
Gastrointestinal bleeding can be caused by ulcers, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, colon cancer, or inflammatory bowel disease. A proper evaluation by a gastroenterologist is crucial.
Treatment depends on the cause and may involve endoscopic procedures, medication, or surgery. Early evaluation is critical for effective treatment.
It is generally recommended to start colonoscopy screenings at age 45, and then every 10 years if no issues are found. Those with a family history may need earlier or more frequent screenings.
Dr. Karim Shakoor, a leading gastroenterologist, specializes in treating colon cancer, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver disease, and more.
Symptoms include blood in the stool, changes in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, and persistent abdominal discomfort. Contact our specialists if you notice any warning signs.
Crohn’s disease is a type of chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that results in digestive disturbances, exhaustion, and discomfort in the abdomen due to inflammation
Any type of bleeding that originates in the gastrointestinal tract—which includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), rectum, and anus—is referred to as
Colonoscopy might sound intimidating, but it’s a life-saving procedure that plays a crucial role in detecting and preventing colorectal diseases.Knowing this process can reduce anxiety
For Life-Threatening Emergencies Call 911
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