posted: Sep. 23, 2022.

Is it time for me to schedule a colonoscopy? According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the US. While we have seen a Read more

posted: Sep. 09, 2022.

Your digestive system is important. It handles the food you eat, breaking down the food into energy for your body to use. Your digestive system also gets rid of the Read more

posted: Aug. 29, 2022.

Heartburn is a common problem, especially if you love spicy or acidic foods. It is estimated over 60 million people in this country suffer from heartburn at least once a Read more

posted: Aug. 05, 2022.

When it comes to your diet—it’s important to trust your gut. Your gut microbiome is incredibly diverse, containing 50 trillion or more bacteria crucial for proper digestion. Not surprisingly, the rest Read more

posted: Jul. 15, 2022.

Find out what you can do to treat your hemorrhoids. Seeing bright red blood when you wipe may have you panicking. However, before you rush to the hospital, you should know Read more

posted: Jul. 07, 2022.

Wondering if you could have GERD? Are you living with acid reflux? If you deal with this problem rather frequently, you could have a chronic condition known as gastroesophageal reflux disease Read more

posted: Jun. 27, 2022.

Is your body telling you that you could have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Are you just experiencing symptoms of an upset stomach, or is there something more going on? It can Read more

posted: Jun. 09, 2022.

Learn more about acid reflux, its signs and triggers, and when to see a doctor. Acid reflux happens to everyone, but what should you do if this becomes a common occurrence? Read more

posted: May 24, 2022.

Everyone can and will benefit from getting a colonoscopy during their lifetime. A colonoscopy is an important screening and diagnostic tool. Yet about one in three adults between 50 to 75 Read more

posted: May 10, 2022.

Wondering why you're dealing with abdominal pain? Everyone deals with a stomachache from time to time. Typically, it will go away on its own, and it’s nothing to worry about; however, Read more

posted: Apr. 22, 2022.

Should you schedule an appointment with a gastroenterologist? A gastroenterologist is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions and disorders that impact the gastrointestinal tract including the liver, gallbladder and Read more

posted: Apr. 08, 2022.

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.

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.

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.

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. 02, 2022.

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