Gastroenterology Blog

Should You Choose Stool Testing or Full Colonoscopy for Colon Health Screening?

05/13/2024

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.

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Understanding Crohn's Disease

12/01/2023

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.

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When Should You Visit a GI Specialist for Hemorrhoids?

11/10/2023

Dealing with hemorrhoids becomes less daunting when informed. Learn about hemorrhoids and when intervention from a GI provider is necessary.

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What Are the Signs of Fatty Liver Disease?

10/06/2023

Understand the signs, diagnosis, and treatment of fatty liver disease. Prompt care of the condition can increase life expectancy and liver health.

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Living With Ulcerative Colitis: Learn About Its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

09/15/2023

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.

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How Do Acid Reflux and GERD Differ?

08/01/2023

GERD and acid reflux may seem very similar; but there is a distinct difference between these digestive issues. Read on to learn more.

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What Is FibroScan® Used For and What Does It Do?

07/06/2023

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.

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What Causes IBS? Am I at Risk?

06/01/2023

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.

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What Should I Understand About Celiac Disease?

05/05/2023

Celiac disease can affect your GI tract in many aspects. Read more about celiac disease and how you can protect your digestive health.

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Know the Symptoms of IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)

04/07/2023

IBD can involve lasting GI issues that may include upset stomach, abdominal pain, and more. Will this diagnosis mean living uncomfortably forever?

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Changes in Colonoscopy Recommendations: 45 Is the New 50

03/01/2023

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.

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Why Get a Colorectal Cancer Screening?

02/16/2023

Scheduling a colon cancer screening can help protect your colon health and fight colorectal cancer before it begins or progresses to advanced stages.

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Kick Off the New Year Right: Get a Colonoscopy Now

01/20/2023

Schedule a colonoscopy to begin the year off right and take control of your colon health. Preventive screenings can help to protect your wellness.

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Improve Your Digestive Health for the New Year

12/08/2022

Start the new year with better digestive health. Learn how to help digestion and how optimal GI health can elevate your general wellness.

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Facts You Should Understand About Your Gastrointestinal Health

12/01/2022

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?

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Learn Why It Is So Important to Have a Colonoscopy

11/15/2022

The medical field has long heralded the importance of the colonoscopy as a diagnostic process, especially in the case of colorectal cancer.

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Here are the Differences Between an Endoscopy and a Colonoscopy

11/08/2022

A colonoscopy and an endoscopy are different kinds of endoscopic processes. A gastrointestinal doctor uses them to assess concerns in the GI tract.

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November Is Designated as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month

11/01/2022

Discover the causes, symptoms, and risks of stomach cancer, and find out how a GI specialist can help you get care.

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Plan Your Colonoscopy Before the End of the Year to Maximize Your Deductible

10/17/2022

Scheduling a colonoscopy before your insurance deductibles reset can help you maintain your digestive health and save money as an added benefit.

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FibroScan® Measures The Health and Function of the Liver

10/10/2022

FibroScan is a cutting-edge tool that allows our gastroenterologists to check the health and function of the liver with ultrasound technology.

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