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When Should I Get a Colonoscopy?
posted: May 24, 2022.

Everyone can and will benefit from getting a colonoscopy during their lifetime. A colonoscopy is an important screening and diagnostic tool. Yet about one in three adults between 50 to 75 Read more
We Can Help With Your Acid Reflux
posted: May 13, 2022.

Many people have acid reflux once in a while, and it often happens without lasting symptoms. In some cases, acid reflux may cause heartburn. Dr. Kevin Marks of Premier Gastroenterology Read more
Common Causes of Abdominal Pain
posted: May 10, 2022.

Wondering why you're dealing with abdominal pain? Everyone deals with a stomachache from time to time. Typically, it will go away on its own, and it’s nothing to worry about; however, Read more
Managing Acid Reflux
posted: Apr. 26, 2022.

If you find yourself constantly taking antiacids and feeling an acidic burning in your throat after eating, you have probably dealt with acid reflux. Acid reflux occurs when the muscle Read more
When to See Your Gastroenterologist
posted: Apr. 22, 2022.

Should you schedule an appointment with a gastroenterologist? A gastroenterologist is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions and disorders that impact the gastrointestinal tract including the liver, gallbladder and Read more
Colon Cancer Screening FAQS
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.

Colon cancer is more common as a person ages, but it can affect you at any time during your life. And it's becoming more common in younger people. While getting Read more
Help for Recurrent Heartburn
posted: Apr. 08, 2022.

If your heartburn keeps returning, it’s important to know what to do. You are getting ready to sit down to dinner and realize it’s taco night. While this would make most Read more
What Is a Gallbladder Attack?
posted: Mar. 30, 2022.

Your gallbladder is a small organ on the upper right side of your abdomen that’s responsible for storing and releasing bile to aid in digestion. As with any organ or Read more
FAQs About Colostomy Bags
posted: Mar. 10, 2022.

When there is an injury or health problem that impacts the digestive tract and you’re unable to pass stool on your own you may need a colostomy bag. If you Read more
Understanding Gut Health
posted: Feb. 24, 2022.

There is more than meets the eye when it comes to our gut, and we are learning new things about it all the time. While a gastroenterologist can certainly help Read more
What is Medical Weight Loss?
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

Having trouble losing weight on your own? We can help. We hear all the time that if you eat healthy and exercise regularly you’ll lose weight; however, we know that it’s Read more
What Causes Acid Reflux?
posted: Feb. 09, 2022.

Almost everyone is familiar with that uncomfortable, relentless sensation of burning in their chest or bottom of their throat. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux or heartburn Read more
When Should I See a Doctor About Frequent Diarrhea?
posted: Feb. 02, 2022.

Diarrhea might not be something you want to talk about; however, it happens to everyone. Whether it’s a stomach bug, something you ate, or a more serious and underlying digestive Read more
What To Know About Colon and Rectal Polyps
posted: Jan. 26, 2022.

Has a gastroenterologist just found colon polyps during your routine colonoscopy? If so, you may be wondering what these masses are, why they occur, and if this could put you Read more
Why Keeping Up With Your Cancer Screening Is So Important
posted: Jan. 21, 2022.

Did you know that roughly 2 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer each year, according to the National Cancer Institute? Cancer is a serious and prevalent disease. Indeed, approximately 40 Read more
What Is a Hiatal Hernia?
posted: Jan. 12, 2022.

Do you deal with constant acid reflux? Is heartburn commonplace? Do you feel full quickly after eating? If so, these could all be signs of a condition known as a Read more