Dr. Donald O Castell MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
171 Ashley Ave Charleston SC, 29425About
Dr. Donald Castell is a gastroenterologist practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Castell specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Castell performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Mechanical Engineering 1960
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Dilatation therapy for dysphagia in patients with upper esophageal sphincter dysfunction--manometric and symptomatic response.
- Use of botulinum toxin as a diagnostic/therapeutic trial to help clarify an indication for definitive therapy in patients with achalasia.
- The effect of truncal vagotomy on lower esophageal sphincter pressure and response to cholinergic stimulation.
- Different effects of an oral anticholinergic drug on gastroesophageal reflux in upright and supine position in normal, ambulant subjects: a pilot study.
- Bedtime ranitidine does not eliminate the need for a second daily dose of omeprazole to suppress nocturnal gastric pH.
- Updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The Practice Parameters Committee of the American College of Gastroenterology.
- Ineffective esophageal motility: the most common motility abnormality in patients with GERD-associated respiratory symptoms.
- Influence of spontaneous sleep positions on nighttime recumbent reflux in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- Post-prandial ranitidine is superior to post-prandial omeprazole in control of gastric acidity in healthy volunteers.
- Massively dilated esophagus in achalasia: response to pneumatic balloon dilation.
- Effect of cyclic hormonal changes during normal menstrual cycle on esophageal motility.
- Prospective randomized comparison of pneumatic dilatation technique in patients with idiopathic achalasia.
- Oesophageal motility defects associated with nocturnal gastro-oesophageal reflux on proton pump inhibitors.
- Gastroenterology: a career for a lifetime.
- A practical approach to heartburn.
Treatments
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Pain
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