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• posted: Apr. 12, 2022
• Colonoscopy,  Colon Cancer Screening

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

• posted: Apr. 08, 2022
• Heartburn

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

• posted: Mar. 30, 2022
• Gallbladder,  Gallbladder Attack

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

• posted: Mar. 10, 2022
• Colostomy Bags

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

• posted: Feb. 24, 2022
• Gut Health

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

• posted: Feb. 22, 2022
• Weight Loss

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

• posted: Feb. 07, 2022
• Acid Reflux

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

• posted: Feb. 02, 2022
• Diarrhea

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

• posted: Jan. 26, 2022
• Colon Polyps

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

• posted: Jan. 21, 2022
• Cancer Screening

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

• posted: Jan. 12, 2022
• Hiatal Hernia

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

• posted: Jan. 07, 2022
• Abdominal Pain

You've likely already experienced abdominal pain at some point in your life and for the most part, you were probably able to overcome it in a few days and may Read More

• posted: Jan. 06, 2022
• Acid Reflux

Acid reflux can sometimes feel like more than a simple inconvenience, even though for some it's become almost part of their routine, like a price to pay for a good Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2021
• Lactose Intolerant

Is your morning latte suddenly making your stomach do flips? Do you experience gastrointestinal upset whenever you enjoy a cheesy slice of pizza? Any gastroenterologist knows that this can be Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2021
• Fecal Incontinence

Are you having trouble making it to the bathroom in time? Do you notice issues such as leakage, particularly when passing gas? If so, these are signs of fecal or Read More

• posted: Dec. 02, 2021
• Perianal Abscess

Noticing a painful lump or bump near the anus? We know this might be a rather embarrassing topic, and one you may wish to simply ignore; however, naturally, you may Read More