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Colon Cancer Screening
posted: Apr. 16, 2019.
One of the most effective screening methods for detecting the earliest signs of colorectal cancer is through a colonoscopy. A colonoscopy allows a gastroenterologist to be able to examine the Read more -
Diverticulitis: What Is it and How to Treat it
posted: Apr. 05, 2019.
Diverticulitis is a condition in which small pouches or sacs called diverticula form in the large intestine, or colon, and become inflamed. When the sacs are inflamed, they can bulge Read more -
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
posted: Mar. 19, 2019.
Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS, is a condition affecting the large intestine or colon. It is associated with a variety of symptoms, including abdominal discomfort and diarrhea. The exact cause Read more -
What Are Polyps?
posted: Mar. 06, 2019.
A polyp: you may have heard of this condition, but remain unsure on what exactly it is. Most commonly developed in the colon, polyps are small clumps of cells that Read more -
What is a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy?
posted: Feb. 14, 2019.
What is a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy? A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a critical diagnostic tool to evaluate the health of your large intestine, or colon. An ultra-thin, flexible tube called a sigmoidoscope is Read more -
What is Barrett's Esophagus?
posted: Feb. 01, 2019.
If you’ve been dealing with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and you have either been ignoring your symptoms or haven’t been able to get them under control then you could end Read more -
Signs You Might Have a Peptic Ulcer
posted: Jan. 15, 2019.
Peptic ulcers, or stomach ulcers, are breaks or holes in the lining of the stomach. An ulcer in the first part of the intestines is known as a duodenal ulcer. Read more -
What is a Hiatal Hernia? 1-1-19
posted: Dec. 31, 2018.
Though many people never know they have one due to lack of symptoms, a hiatal hernia can cause complications which can affect your daily life. Knowing the signs and symptoms Read more -
Managing Your Heartburn
posted: Dec. 06, 2018.
Got heartburn? Heartburn, also known as acid indigestion, is a form of indigestion felt as a burning pain in the chest. It's caused when stomach acid flows up into your Read more -
What is Diverticulitis?
posted: Nov. 16, 2018.
What is diverticulitis? Normally, we pay no attention to our large intestines, but if you have symptoms of diverticulitis, you're well aware of your bowel. Painful, inflamed bulges in the intestinal Read more -
Symptoms and Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
posted: Nov. 02, 2018.
Is it constipation? Is it diarrhea? Frankly, when a patient complains to his or her physician about GI problems, the doctor has to wonder, "Is it Irritable Bowel Syndrome?" If Read more -
Do I Have Hemorrhoids?
posted: Oct. 16, 2018.
Wondering if you have hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are very common, especially among people ages 45 to 75. Hemorrhoids are inflamed and swollen veins around the anus or in the lower rectum. Read more -
Your Diet Affects More Than Your Waistline
posted: Sep. 28, 2018.
Unfortunately, many of us eat the foods we crave before thinking about how it affects our digestive health. Your digestive health is directly impacted by the lifestyle you live and Read more -
Symptoms of a Gallstone
posted: Sep. 14, 2018.
Gallstones are a very common problem. You're at risk of developing gallstones if you're overweight or obese, female, or 40 or over. Gallstones are hardened deposits of bile inside the Read more -
Treating Chronic Diarrhea
posted: Aug. 29, 2018.
Diarrhea is very common. When you have diarrhea, your bowel movements are loose and watery. In most cases, diarrhea lasts a couple of days. Chronic diarrhea is diarrhea that lasts Read more
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