Steven Batash MD

Dr. Batash is a board-certified gastroenterologist who works with patients experiencing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). While acid reflux causes a burning sensation in the chest and a feeling of acid backing up into the throat, it is a more serious condition than occasional heartburn. Left untreated, it can become increasingly painful, erode the esophageal lining, and increase your risk of developing esophageal cancer. We treat patients experiencing GERD with medications, procedures, and lifestyle changes that are designed to eliminate discomfort and reduce the risk of more serious complications. Treatment for Acid Reflux While stomach acid is a key component of the normal digestive process, those with GERD experience a flow of acid into the esophagus, causing irritation to the lining. Pain and heartburn symptoms are common. Patients also may experience a dry cough, chest pain, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and the feeling of a lump in the throat. GERD can b...

Till the year 2000, Colonoscopy was one of the most recommended medical examination tests to screen the colon cancer in patients. But over the period of time, various other diagnostic tests have been introduced which are equally effective and less invasive then the colonoscopy. Although colonoscopy is an excellent way to diagnose polyps and colon cancer but it might not be 100% effective in diagnosing the real thing. Moreover, it is expensive too. But all thanks to the other alternatives that has helped the patients to get screened in more comfortable and better way. Believe it or not but colon cancer as well as colorectal cancer both are curable if got treated at initial phase only. Because both of them are slow growing cancer types, it might be bit difficult to trace them in between. Then it is here when colonoscopy and other diagnostic tests come in to play a major role in screening and diagnosing them. However, because colonoscopy is one of the most unpleasant and invasive t...