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A Breakthrough in Gastroenterology with Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication
Is Stool Testing or A Full Colonoscopy Better for Colon Health?
With at-home stool testing as a popular alternative to colonoscopies, you may wonder if a full colon cancer screening is still superior. Find out now.
A Closer Look At Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that affects your health. Get the facts about this digestive condition and learn how to manage it.
When Should You Visit a Doctor for Hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids can curtail your zest for life. Delve into the varied nuances of hemorrhoids and pinpoint when to loop in a medical professional.
What Are Standard Signs and Symptoms of Fatty Liver Disease?
Learn about the signs, diagnosis, and treatment of fatty liver disease. Timely care of the condition can enhance life expectancy and liver health.
Living With Ulcerative Colitis: Learn the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Ulcerative colitis is a disease involving the colon and rectum. Find out more about this chronic disease and how it may affect your health.
What Is the Difference Between Acid Reflux and GERD?
GERD and acid reflux may appear to be the same; however, there is a marked difference between these two conditions. Read on to discover more.
How Does the FibroScan® Test Work and What is It?
The FibroScan test is a state-of-the-art ultrasound exam provided to uncover liver scarring and/or stiffness in order to monitor liver conditions.
What Are the Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Are You at Risk?
IBS may cause gas, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and GI issues. Read our blog to learn more about this condition and what it means for you.
Things You Should Know About Celiac Disease
Celiac disease can impact your gastrointestinal tract in many aspects. Learn more about celiac disease and how you can protect your GI health.
Know the Symptoms and Signs of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
IBD can cause ongoing gastrointestinal issues like an upset stomach, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and more. Does this mean lifelong discomfort?
Why 45 Is the New 50: Updates to Colonoscopy Recommendations
Previously, 50 was the magic age for a colonoscopy exam. Now, however, the CDC and GI specialists advise colon cancer testing as early as age 45.
Why Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer?
A colorectal cancer exam can help safeguard your colon and rectal health and reduce the risk of colorectal cancer before it begins or advances.
Begin The New Year Focused on GI Health: Schedule Your Colonoscopy Screening
Schedule a colonoscopy to begin the new year right and take control of your GI wellness. These screenings can help protect your overall health.
How You Can Have Better Health for the Upcoming Year
Start the new year with renewed gut health. Learn how to help digestion and how optimal gastrointestinal (GI) health can enhance your wellness.
Facts You Should Understand About Your Digestive Health
Most of us have heard that "we are what we eat," but did you know that gut health plays an essential role in your mental and physical wellness?
Discover Why It Is Essential to Have a Colonoscopy Exam
Healthcare experts have long heralded the significance of a colonoscopy as a diagnostic screening, especially as it relates to colon cancer.
Endoscopy vs. Colonoscopy: What is the Difference Between These Exams?
Colonoscopies and endoscopies are different kinds of endoscopic exams. A digestive specialist uses them to diagnose conditions in the GI system.
Raising Stomach Cancer Awareness This November
Discover the risks, causes, and symptoms of stomach cancer, and learn how a GI doctor can help you obtain treatment.
Receive a Colonoscopy Before Year's End to Maximize Your Deductible
Getting a colonoscopy before your insurance deductibles reset can help you maintain your GI health and save money as an added benefit.