Keeping You Informed About Your Digestive Health
Education
At Palmetto Digestive, we’re committed to keeping our patients informed when it comes to their digestive health and well-being. Our team is here to help you navigate your treatment options with a proactive, gentle approach.
With locations in Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, Summerville, and the Moncks Corner area of Charleston, SC, we perform gastroenterology procedures and provide digestive health services for patients throughout the region.
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Blogs
Browse the articles below to better understand gastrointestinal health and common digestive conditions. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 843-571-0643 today.
Colonoscopies Save Lives: What Everyone Over 45 Should Know
If you’re over 45, chances are your primary care provider has mentioned a colonoscopy at some point. While it’s not a topic most people look forward to, the truth is simple: colonoscopies save lives. They are one of the most effective tools we have for preventing...
Videos
Watch the following videos and learn more about gastrointestinal health. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 843-571-0643 today.
Digestive Health and Aging
Our digestive health changes as we age. Dr. Derek Feussner explains signs to look for and how to improve your digestive health as you age.
Colon Polyps
What are colon polyps and when should you be screened for them? Join Dr. Alejandro Suarez as he answers these questions.
Diverticulitis
Severe abdominal pain with fever and chills could be a sign of diverticulitis. Learn more from Dr. Derek Feussner.
Help for Incontinence
Dr. Feussner talks with Tom Crawford on Lowcountry Live about help for bladder and bowel incontinence.
EPI
Dr. Suarez talks with Tom Crawford on Lowcountry Live about Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI), a commonly misdiagnosed condition that can overlap other gastrointestinal disorders.
Preparing for Your Procedure
If you have additional questions before your procedure, please call us at 843-571-0643 for more information.
Do I need a referral to schedule an appointment?
What can I consume on a clear liquid diet?
It’s essential to drink a variety of clear liquids to avoid nausea and dehydration. Clear liquids include:
- Water
- Apple juice
- White grape juice
- Other non-citrus juices without pulp
- Gatorade
- Ginger ale
- Diet or regular 7-Up, Sprite, or colas
- Kool Aid
- Clear broth
- Popsicles
- Honey
- Hard candies without filling
A clear liquid diet also permits black coffee or tea without cream or powdered creamer. You can also consume Jell-O without added fruit.
Can I take a bus, taxi, Uber, or Lyft home by myself after the procedure?
Can I go back to work after my procedure?
When can I eat after my procedure?
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Moncks Corner
3516 South Live Oak Drive, Suite B
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
HOURS
Mon-Thurs: 8 AM ‒ 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM ‒ 4 PM
Sat - Sun: Closed