Gastroenterology Blog
Should You Choose a Full Colonoscopy or Stool Test for Colon Health?
With the rise of at-home stool testing, is a full colonoscopy still the gold standard for comprehensive colon cancer screening? Let's explore.
Exploring Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease is a form of IBD that can affect your wellness. Learn about this digestive condition and how to take control of your health.
When Should You See a Physician for Hemorrhoids?
Don't let hemorrhoids disrupt your life. Learn the different types and whether or not you should seek expert care from a GI specialist.
What Are the Symptoms of Fatty Liver Disease?
Understand the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of fatty liver disease. Timely care of the condition may enhance life expectancy and liver health.
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.
How 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.
What 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.
What 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.
What 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.
Get 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?
45 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.
Why 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.
Begin 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.
Improve 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.
Facts 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?
Why 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.
Learn 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.
Here'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.
Arrange 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.
Learn 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.