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Imaging

Florida Digestive Health Specialists provides patients with high-quality imaging services at convenient locations. Our in-depth diagnostic imaging helps our gastroenterologists manage, diagnosis and treat gastrointestinal and liver illnesses more effectively.

Imaging services offered are:

>>   Pillcam Capsule Endoscopy: Capsule endoscopy allows your gastroenterologist to examine the lining of your small intestine, an area that is difficult to reach even with more traditional endoscopy procedures. A tiny wireless camera sits inside a vitamin-size capsule that you swallow. As the camera moves through your digestive tract, it takes pictures that your gastroenterologist will later interpret.

>>  FibroScan®: A FibroScan is a noninvasive ultrasound device that measures liver scarring, called fibrosis, and the amount of fat in the liver. Like a traditional ultrasound exam, a FibroScan is quick and painless. It provides a non-surgical option to assessing liver damage. Ask your FDHS provider if you are eligible to receive a free FibroScan and click here learn more from our research institute.

Who should get a FibroScan®?

Patients with any of the following risk factors:

  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Obesity
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Hypothyroidism
  • History of fatty liver disease