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What Are Hemorrhoids?
posted: May 15, 2020.
If you are experiencing rectal pain or noticing specks of blood on your toilet paper you might be dealing with hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids, also referred to as piles, are swollen veins Read more -
Liver Disease
posted: May 04, 2020.
While we may not think about the liver very often, this organ plays a vital role in your digestive health and is responsible for some extremely important functions within the Read more -
Struggling with Hemorrhoids? When to see a Gastroenterologist
posted: Apr. 27, 2020.
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins located in the lower rectum and anus. Think of varicose veins but in a more uncomfortable location. They can be external and develop underneath the skin Read more -
What is Dysphagia?
posted: Apr. 15, 2020.
If you are experiencing difficulty swallowing this a known as dysphagia, a symptom that often indicates that there is a problem within the esophagus or throat. While dysphagia is more Read more -
Crohn's Disease: What You Should Know
posted: Apr. 09, 2020.
Crohn's disease is a chronic, long-term condition that affects digestion by causing inflammation and gradual weakening of the gastrointestinal tract. This disease also and prevents the proper absorption of essential Read more -
Getting a Fibroscan
posted: Mar. 31, 2020.
Liver disease is more common than you might think. Unfortunately, many people don’t even know that they have liver disease until the disease has progressed into cirrhosis. For the most Read more -
What is a Gastroenterologist?
posted: Mar. 13, 2020.
A gastroenterologist is a doctor that specializes in preventing, diagnosing and treating a variety of disorders, conditions and problems that affect the esophagus, gallbladder, intestines, liver, stomach, colon, and rectum. Read more -
Causes of Rectal Bleeding
posted: Feb. 26, 2020.
Wiping and finding traces of blood can certainly be unnerving. While rectal bleeding can be caused by self-limiting problems that will go away on their own it’s also important to Read more -
Signs That You May Have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
posted: Feb. 20, 2020.
If you experience heartburn or acid reflux symptoms at least twice a week, this is often a common sign that you may have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). This condition can Read more -
Understanding Hepatitis
posted: Feb. 12, 2020.
Most people who have hepatitis don’t even know that they have it. This is because it doesn’t often cause symptoms right away; however, untreated hepatitis can lead to serious health Read more -
Causes of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
posted: Jan. 30, 2020.
If you are dealing with a digestive disorder or injury you may end up dealing with a bleed within the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may or may not be apparent, depending Read more -
What is Crohn's Disease?
posted: Jan. 14, 2020.
If you know someone with Crohn’s disease, or you have it yourself, you know about the dramatic effect it can have on your life. It is a type of inflammatory Read more -
Could You Be Dealing With Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
posted: Dec. 26, 2019.
If diarrhea, constipation, gas, abdominal pain, and other symptoms have become a constant part of your life, you may have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The disorder affects 10 to 15 Read more -
Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome
posted: Dec. 16, 2019.
Persistent pain in your stomach or abdomen could be a signal of irritable bowel syndrome, which should be treated by a gastroenterologist. Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS, affects Read more -
Testing For Lactose Intolerance
posted: Dec. 03, 2019.
Lactose intolerance is the body's inability to properly digest lactose, a type of sugar that is present in milk, cheese, and other dairy-based items. This is due to a deficiency Read more -
When is an Endoscopy Necessary?
posted: Nov. 21, 2019.
There are many reasons why your gastroenterologist may recommend getting an endoscopy. An endoscopy is a simple diagnostic procedure that allows our doctor to be able to examine the lining Read more
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