A GI doctor or a gastroenterologist specializes in treating issues related to the digestive system, which includes the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, liver, intestines, and bowels. Usually, digestive health issues produce mild, moderate, or severe symptoms. Sometimes, the symptoms may get better on their own, but at other times, the symptoms require medical
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Colonoscopy: The Procedure and How to Prep
Colon cancer is a silent and deadly disease. It usually starts when harmless groups of cells known as polyps form inside the colon and turn cancerous. Many patients do not experience any symptoms in the early stages of the disease, highlighting the importance of early and regular screenings via colonoscopies. Colonoscopy is considered the gold
Read MoreYour First Appointment with a Gastroenterologist: What to Expect
Gastroenterologists are internists or doctors trained in internal medicine who specialize in problems concerning your digestive tract. Some of the most common conditions they deal with are diarrhea, constipation, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), and ulcers. You may consider consulting with a gastroenterologist if you have symptoms concerning any digestive system structure between the esophagus and rectum.
Read MoreCommon Signs and Symptoms of Gastrointestinal Disorders
The digestive system is one of the body’s most delicate parts, but it’s easy to neglect it and take it for granted. You might have symptoms that you think are normal for your body, but some of those symptoms might be common signs of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Let’s talk about some of the common signs
Read MoreTips to Help You Choose the Best GI Clinic
Like a well-oiled machine, a healthy digestive system is ready to work all day and all night to process the food you eat into energy and nutrients. But when one organ in the system is having a problem, it can disrupt how the entire system functions. A gastroenterologist is medically trained to evaluate, diagnose, and
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inSite Digestive Health Care welcomes you to our blog and invites you to browse around for the latest news in GI health, our gastroenterology services, and more. Thank you for visiting our blog, and we look forward to connecting with you. inSite Digestive Health Care is excited to bring you the latest information about research
Read MoreinSite Digestive Health Care Welcomes Three Physicians in Three Counties
Largest Gastroenterology Group in California Continues Growing GLENDALE, CA (NOVEMBER 2020) – Dr. Dana Pan, Dr. Justin Marasigan and Dr. Sherif Michael are the latest physicians to join the ever-growing gastroenterology medical group, inSite Digestive Health Care. The new physicians are accepting patients for in-person and telemedicine appointments in their respective counties of Los Angeles,
Read MoreCrohn’s and Colitis Foundation Webinar Series
Helpful Resources for our IBD Patients Sexual & Reproductive Health in IBD December 1st, 7 PM EST Michelle Muza-Moons, MD, Gastroenterologist – Metro Health/ Michigan Medicine Click Here to Register for the Sexual Health Webinar The Role of Diet & Nutrition in IBD December 2nd, 7 PM EST Beth Eggleston, RDN & Emily Parsell, RDN
Read MoreYou’re Never Too Young to be at High Risk for Colon Cancer
While colon cancer is steadily decreasing in individuals 55 and older, research suggests rates are increasing in age groups commonly referred to as Generation X and Millennials. The American Cancer Society reiterated the rise in young-onset by stating more than 10 per 100,000 adults between the ages of 20 to 49 were afflicted with the disease
Read MoreCorona Virus 2019 (COVID-19) Update
Due to the Corona Virus 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak and the California mandate for social distancing, we’re offering telehealth services to patients. We can also offer urgent in-person office visits to patients who require a physical examination. Visits are limited only to those who have not tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 14 days or
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