Hemorrhoids are painful and can happen when we least expect it. Let’s look at why these bulging rectal veins happen, what their symptoms are and types. Your GI doctor wants you fully informed to help prevent this digestive health problem from recurring. Causes of Hemorrhoids About one out of every 20 American adults suffers with
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Stomach Ulcers: Causes, Treatment, And How a Stomach Specialist Can Aid in Healing
One to six percent of adult Americans experience the pain and nausea of stomach ulcers at some point in their lives. Also known as peptic ulcers, these acquired wounds develop within the stomach and duodenum, the section of the small intestine directly below the stomach. What follows here are the causes of peptic ulcers and
Read MorePreparing for a Small Bowel Enteroscopy: Steps to Take Before the Procedure
Enteroscopy is not an everyday vocabulary word, but it can be a source of questions and worry for the gastroenterology patient. To prepare you and put your mind at rest before your small bowel enteroscopy, read here about what the test does, what it can reveal, and how you can prepare for it. The more
Read MoreCeliac Disease and Gluten-Sensitivity: Diagnosis, Dietary Changes and Gastroenterologist’s Support
A much-publicized chronic GI disorder, celiac disease, and its cousin gluten-sensitivity impact millions of Americans. Both conditions have similar symptoms, but celiac disease damages the small intestine. Here’s information you should know about diagnosis, diet and what your gastroenterologist can do to help celiac disease and gluten-sensitivity. Symptoms of Celiac Disease Also called gluten-sensitive enteropathy,
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