Gastroenterology Blog
Should You Choose Stool Testing or Full Colonoscopy for Colon Health Screening?
Which is better for colon cancer screening: at-home stool testing or a colonoscopy? Discover the benefits of each method and make an informed choice.
Understanding Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease can affect your wellness and well-being. Knowing the facts about this digestive condition can help you take control of your health.
When Should You Visit a GI Specialist for Hemorrhoids?
Dealing with hemorrhoids becomes less daunting when informed. Learn about hemorrhoids and when intervention from a GI provider is necessary.
What Are the Signs of Fatty Liver Disease?
Understand the signs, diagnosis, and treatment of fatty liver disease. Prompt care of the condition can increase life expectancy and liver health.
Living With Ulcerative Colitis: Learn About Its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Ulcerative colitis is a disease affecting the rectum and colon. Find out more about this chronic GI issue and how it could affect your health.
How Do Acid Reflux and GERD Differ?
GERD and acid reflux may seem very similar; but there is a distinct difference between these digestive issues. Read on to learn more.
What Is FibroScan® Used For and What Does It Do?
The FibroScan test is a state-of-the-art ultrasound exam that is used to detect liver scarring and/or stiffness in order to monitor liver diseases.
What Causes IBS? Am I at Risk?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a GI condition that can lead to gas, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and other gastro issues. Read more information on it.
What Should I Understand About Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease can affect your GI tract in many aspects. Read more about celiac disease and how you can protect your digestive health.
Know the Symptoms of IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
IBD can involve lasting GI issues that may include upset stomach, abdominal pain, and more. Will this diagnosis mean living uncomfortably forever?
Changes in Colonoscopy Recommendations: 45 Is the New 50
In the past, 50 was the magic number for a colonoscopy. Now, however, GI specialists and the CDC advise having colon cancer exams as early as age 45.
Why Get a Colorectal Cancer Screening?
Scheduling a colon cancer screening can help protect your colon health and fight colorectal cancer before it begins or progresses to advanced stages.
Kick Off the New Year Right: Get a Colonoscopy Now
Schedule a colonoscopy to begin the year off right and take control of your colon health. Preventive screenings can help to protect your wellness.
Improve Your Digestive Health for the New Year
Start the new year with better digestive health. Learn how to help digestion and how optimal GI health can elevate your general wellness.
Facts You Should Understand About Your Gastrointestinal Health
Most of us have heard that "we are what we eat," but are you aware that gut health has a significant effect on your general and mental wellness?
Learn Why It Is So Important to Have a Colonoscopy
The medical field has long heralded the importance of the colonoscopy as a diagnostic process, especially in the case of colorectal cancer.
Here are the Differences Between an Endoscopy and a Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy and an endoscopy are different kinds of endoscopic processes. A gastrointestinal doctor uses them to assess concerns in the GI tract.
November Is Designated as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
Discover the causes, symptoms, and risks of stomach cancer, and find out how a GI specialist can help you get care.
Plan Your Colonoscopy Before the End of the Year to Maximize Your Deductible
Scheduling a colonoscopy before your insurance deductibles reset can help you maintain your digestive health and save money as an added benefit.
FibroScan® Measures The Health and Function of the Liver
FibroScan is a cutting-edge tool that allows our gastroenterologists to check the health and function of the liver with ultrasound technology.