Scott Itzkowitz
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
Novant Health Gastroenterology Brunswick 13 Medical Campus Drive, NW Suite 102 Supply NC, 28462About
Dr. Scott Itzkowitz is a gastroenterologist practicing in Supply, NC. Dr. Itzkowitz 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. Itzkowitz performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
West Virginia School of Osteo DO 1997
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)
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Scott Itzkowitz's Expert Contributions
What should I drink when I have gas?
Are you constipated? There is no specific "drink" to improve "gas/flatulence" you may try a trial of products with simethicone in them like "gas x". READ MORE
Postprandial diarrhea?
I would be suspicious of underlying inflammatory bowel disease. Would opt for a second opinion evaluation and make sure you bring copies of your past labs described above, procedure notes and path reports. It may be worthwhile to evaluate your small bowel with CT/MR enterography and potential capsule endsocopy if you have not had these tests. READ MORE
When should you not take Imodium?
Imodium at usual recommended dosages is a safe medication, but would make constipation symptoms worse. READ MORE
What is the best way to treat gastroenteritis?
Most causes of infectious gastroenteritis are "self limited" and need no treatment. If symptoms persist for more than 10-14 days, I would seek care with your PCM. READ MORE
What is the treatment for Crohn's disease?
I would suggest viewing the Crohn's and Colitis foundation of America website which is a fantastic source of peer reviewed information written in "patient" not "doctor" language. READ MORE
What triggers Crohn's disease?
NSAID type drugs and nicotine are known "triggers" of flares. READ MORE
What is the main cause of GERD?
It is due to transient relaxations of the lower esophageal sphincter between your stomach and esophagus. Certain foods/products such as peppermint, tomato, onion, garlic, tobacco, caffeine are known relaxants of this sphincter READ MORE
Could constipation be a symptom of covid-19?
Diarrhea more than constipation has been described. READ MORE
What happens when you have celiac disease?
Most common symptoms are bloating, iron deficiency anemia and osteoporosis/osteopenia due to fat malabsorption, but can lead to increased risk of GI malignancies particularly if not following a strict gluten free diet READ MORE
What fruits can you eat with Crohn's disease?
I would recommend looking into a FODMAP diet and sticking to fruits that are low FODMAPs. READ MORE
Second bout of diverticulitis?
This may not always be recurrent acute diverticulitis. It could be ongoing smoldering diverticulitis or “complicated” diverticulitis or could be even “functional” pain related to changes in the microbiome from multiple courses of antibiotics. I would recommend a visit with a gastroenterologist to delve into this a little deeper. Scott L. Itzkowitz, DO, FACP, FACG, FASGE READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Gastroenterology Lead Physician Novant Health Gastroenterology Brunswick 2018 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American College of Physicians
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