Gastroenterology Blog
Ulcerative Colitis: Understand the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Ulcerative colitis is a condition affecting the rectum and colon. Learn more about this disease and how it may impact your daily life and health.
ReadHow Do Acid Reflux and GERD Differ?
GERD and acid reflux might seem to be the same condition. However, there is a distinct difference between these two issues. Our team is here to help.
ReadWhat Is FibroScan® and How Does It Work?
FibroScan is an advanced ultrasound technique used to detect and measure scarring and stiffness in the liver. It also helps monitor liver conditions.
ReadWhat Causes IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)? Are You at Risk?
Irritable bowel syndrome may cause GI issues, such as gas, bloating, and abdominal discomfort. Find out more about this common digestive disease.
ReadWhat Should I Know About Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease can impact your gastrointestinal system in several ways. Read more about this condition and how to protect your digestive health.
ReadGet to Know the Signs of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
IBD is known to cause unpleasant symptoms, such as upset stomach and abdominal pain, among others. Does an IBD diagnosis mean lifelong discomfort?
Read45 Is the New 50: Explore Updates to Colonoscopy Guidelines
You may have heard 50 is the ideal age for a colonoscopy. Now, however, the CDC and GI specialists suggest undergoing colon cancer testing at age 45.
ReadWhy Should I Have a Colorectal Cancer Screening?
A screening for colon and rectal cancer can help preserve your GI health and combat this disease before it develops or reaches the advanced stages.
ReadBegin The New Year Focused on GI Health: Get a Colonoscopy Now
Get a colonoscopy to start the New Year off right and take control of your GI health. These preventive screenings can help to protect your wellness.
ReadImprove Your Health for the Upcoming Year
Kick off the new year with renewed digestive health! Explore how to aid digestion and how having good GI health can boost your overall wellness.
ReadFacts You Need to Know About Digestive Health
Most of us have heard that "we are what we eat," but did you know that gastrointestinal health plays a vital role in your general and mental wellness?
ReadWhy Is it Important to Get Routine Colonoscopies?
Medical experts have long stressed the significance of the colonoscopy as a diagnostic exam, especially in the case of colorectal cancer.
ReadLearn the Differences Between an Endoscopy and a Colonoscopy
Endoscopies and colonoscopies are different forms of endoscopic processes. A digestive specialist uses them to diagnose issues within the GI system.
ReadHere's Why Stomach Cancer Awareness Month is Important
Learn about the symptoms, risks, and causes of stomach cancer, and how a GI doctor can help you receive care.
ReadArrange for Your Colonoscopy By Year's End (and Maximize Your Deductible)
Scheduling your colonoscopy before insurance deductibles renew can help you protect your digestive health and save money while you're at it.
ReadLearn About FibroScan® and How It Evaluates The Health of The Liver
FibroScan is a cutting-edge method that allows our GI doctors to check the wellness and function of the liver using ultrasound techniques.
ReadLiver Disease Awareness Month: Help Protect Your Health Against Liver Disease
Become familiar with the signs and symptoms of liver disease so you can help protect this organ and lessen the risk of potential liver failure.
ReadWhen Should You Take Your Child to a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Gastrointestinal disorders in children are common. As a result, it's critical to partner with a pediatric GI provider to maintain your child's health.
ReadHow to Teach Your Children Ideal Digestive Habits
GI wellness is important for general health, and when healthy eating habits are learned at a young age, it can initiate a future of good health.
ReadWhat Are Gastrointestinal Problems Among Children (Ages 0-18)?
A rumbling tummy or an occasional stomach ache can be a result of pediatric GI concerns such as GERD, lactose intolerance, celiac disease, and more.
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