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Digestive Health

When That 'Gut Feeling' is Actually an Illness
That’s why we’re here.

At Bolivar Medical Center, we are committed to helping patients manage their digestive health through an individualized approach, focusing on the whole patient and not just their symptoms. Our expertise in this area begins with our nutrition department and extends throughout our medical staff, who are trained in the latest technologies and techniques available.

Digestive discomforts like heartburn, stomach upset, acid reflux, and painful gas could be symptoms of serious medical problems. If you have questions about your digestive health, but aren’t quite sure where to begin, start with a digestive health assessment and learn more about conditions you may have.

 
 

Peace of mind is just a screening away.

A colonoscopy helps find polyps that can be removed before they become cancerous. It can also identify colon and rectal cancers early, when the odds of successful treatment are highest. Colon and rectal cancer rates have increased in young and middle-aged adults.* If you’re 45 or older, ask your doctor about scheduling a colonoscopy.

 
 

Early Detection of Colon Cancer

Why get screened for colon cancer?

Screening may find diseases at an early stage, when a doctor has a better chance of treating or preventing the disease. The American College of Gastroenterology recommends screening for colon cancer:

  • At age 40 for any person with a first-degree relative with colon cancer.
  • At age 45 for African Americans because they have an increased risk of developing the disease.
  • At age 45 for people who are not at increased risk of the disease.
 
 

Related Services & Common Digestive Ailments Treated

Bolivar Medical Center offers an individualized approach in the management of general surgical conditions and common digestive ailments.

 

 
 

Next Steps

 

Take a Digestive Health Assessment

Learn about digestive conditions you may have.

Our Location

Bolivar Medical Center
901 Hwy 8 East
Cleveland, MS 38732

Take a Colon Health Assessment

Take a colon health assessment today to determine your risk factors.