Digestive Health | Summa Health

Digestive Health | Summa Health Comprehensive Digestive Health Summa Health Digestive Health offers patient-centered care for conditions that affect the intake and digestion of food and other nutrients. Find a Doctor Schedule an Appointment Appointments 330.253.1800 General Inquiries 330.375.3000 Explore This Section About Services Meet Our Team Locations Welcome to Digestive Health Most of us experience common digestive problems like diarrhea or constipation, which often occur without any underlying disease and can be attributed to stress, inadequate exercise, or changes in routine or diet. However, gastrointestinal problems can cause a variety of other symptoms, including: Nausea Vomiting Gas/bloating Indigestion, heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Fecal incontinence – accidental stool leakage/pelvic floor disorders Abdominal pain Jaundiced, itchy skin Loss of appetite Unplanned weight loss The Summa Health digestive health team is your comprehensive resource for diagnosing and treatment of diseases and conditions that affect the intake and digestion of food and other nutrients. This includes a number of comorbid chronic conditions such as hepatitis C, depression and metabolic syndrome that can adversely impact digestive health. We do so by concentrating on the following key areas: Reflux and swallowing disorders Stomach disorders Small bowel disorders Large bowel and rectum (anal) disorders Gallbladder disorders Liver and Pancreas disorders To schedule an appointment with our team of medical and surgical specialists , visit our locations page below. Awards John Myers Digestive Health patient After being in septic shock, John had the ERCP procedure at Summa Health that he credits with saving his life. Services Reflux and Swallowing Disorders Do you often experience heartburn, belching or a sour-tasting fluid in your throat? Do you regularly cough during or right after eating or drinking? If so, you’re not alone. More than 15 million Americans have some form of a swallowing disorder. It can occur at any age. It can be caused by injury, a nerve or muscle problem or even cancer. It can be temporary, or indicative of a more serious medical problem. Stomach Disorders Most people at one time or another have a problem with their stomach: indigestion and bloating are common complaints. Many times, stomach problems can be alleviated with over-the-counter medications and lifestyle changes. Others require medical attention. Small Bowel Disorders There are numerous types of disorders affecting the small intestine. Some conditions affect the way food is digested and absorbed within the body. Others are caused by inflammation, ulcers or infection. Small bowel problems can lead to further complications if left untreated, so it is crucial to see a doctor if you suffer from symptoms. Large Bowel Disorders The large bowel, also known as the colon or large intestine, begins at the region just at or below the right waist and continues from the small intestine and up the abdomen. The major function of the large intestine is to absorb water from the remaining indigestible food matter and transmit the useless waste material from the body. Gallbladder Disorders The gallbladder is a pear-shaped sac found just below the liver that is the “holding area” for bile. Bile is produced by the liver to help digest foods. The gallbladder releases the bile into the small intestine to help break down food, particularly fatty foods. Liver and Pancreas Disorders The liver helps with detoxification, digestion through bile production, and metabolism. The pancreas regulates blood sugar by producing hormones like insulin, and aids digestion by releasing enzyme-rich pancreatic juice into the small intestine. Special Procedures Summa Health’s digestive team specializes in diagnosing and treating a variety of disorders through advanced, minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. Two such procedures include using endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography (ERCP) to perform endoscopic therapy of bile duct stones, as well using endoscopic ultrasound, EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration and biopsy for endoscopic staging of gastrointestinal and biliary cancers. Think it's more than heartburn? Take our Heartburn Quiz and find out. Take the Quiz Resources Extinguishing the Burn of GERD It’s not a very tantalizing subject but nearly everyone has experienced reflux at some point in their lifetime. Let’s dive into this subject a bit further with some commonly asked questions. Understand Your Gut Health - A Helpful Guide to Probiotics Your body is full of bacteria – in fact, the bacteria in your body outnumber your cells 10 to one. The majority of that bacteria lives in your gut, and most of it is not only harmless, but helpful to your body’s functions. Colon Cancer Screening: What Are Your Options? Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable, treatable and beatable cancers; however, early detection is key. Meet Our Team All our physicians participate with NewHealth Collaborative, the Summa Health Accountable Care Organization (ACO). To schedule an appointment, visit our locations page and select a practice near you. Find a Provider Locations Summa Health Medical Group Gastroenterology 75 Arch Street, Suite 301 Akron, OH 44304 View on map. Summa Health Medical Group Colorectal 95 Arch, Suite 115 Akron, OH 44304 View on map. Summa Health Medical Group – Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (ALS) 95 Arch Street, Suite 240 Akron, OH 44304 View on map. Summa Health Green Medical Center 1835 Franks Parkway Uniontown, OH 44685 View on map. Summa Health Medina Medical Center 3780 Medina Rd., Suite 220 Medina, OH 44256 View on map. Summa Health Endoscopy Center Summa Health Richard M. and Yvonne Hamlin Pavilion Summa Health System – Akron Campus 95 Arch Street, Suite G55 Akron, OH 44304 View on map. Summa Health Endoscopy Suite Summa Health System – Barberton Campus 155 5th Street NE, Suite 10 Barberton, OH 44203 View on map. Summa Health Endoscopy Suite Summa Health Wadsworth-Rittman Medical Center 195 Wadsworth Rd. Wadsworth, OH 44281 View on map. Summa Health Endoscopy Suite Summa Health Medina Medical Center 3780 Medina Rd. Medina, OH 44256 View on map. [{"RootId":"ba198066-3078-4dcd-8e69-28251bebb940","RootUrl":"/glossary/"}] Options to Request an Appointment If your situation is an emergency, call 911. Close