You may benefit from the specialty care of a gastroenterologist if you are experiencing one or more of the following symptoms:

• Persistent nausea and vomiting
• Difficulty swallowing
• Heartburn
• Recent or progressive constipation
• Bleeding from the bowel (black or red stools)
• Abdominal pain
• Change in bowel habits
• Persistent diarrhea
• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)