If you experience acid reflux or other esophageal issues, such as heartburn, you should consult with a gastroenterologist to determine what’s wrong. In most cases, gastroenterologists can review symptoms and the patient’s medical history to figure out a diagnosis. However, there are situations when this information is not enough to find the problem. So, if
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Pre-Colonoscopy Preparation Tips
The preparation for a colonoscopy is the least-looked-forward-to part of the colonoscopy, but it is necessary to ensure a thorough and safe procedure. Fortunately, most colonoscopies performed today require only a day’s preparation, whereas prior years required several days’ worth. The prep is done in order to give your GI doctor an unobstructed view during
Read MoreFive Reasons You Need to See a Gastroenterologist Today
If you have a digestive issue that isn’t improving with over-the-counter medications, then it is in your best interest to have an evaluation by a skilled gastroenterologist. A gastroenterologist, or GI doctor, is a physician who diagnoses, prevents, and treats diseases and disorders of your digestive tract and related organs. Let’s talk about some of
Read MoreWhat Is Rubber Band Ligation For Hemorrhoids?
Varicose veins that develop in or around the anus or rectum are called hemorrhoids. Painful, itchy, and sometimes bleeding, hemorrhoids require attention from a GI doctor. There are treatments available to help bring relief from this common condition. Rubber band ligation can relieve the symptoms of hemorrhoids. Here are the details you should know :
Read MoreWhen Should You Seek Care for Hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are distended, painful veins in the mucosal lining of the anus and rectum. These dysfunctional blood vessels are bulging and twisted, just like varicose veins in the feet, ankles, and legs. Let’s learn more about what hemorrhoid is, how to deal with the medical complications associated with hemorrhoids, and when you should seek care
Read MoreWhy You Should Get a Colonoscopy Early On
Colorectal cancer begins in the colon or rectum. It is one cancer that can be caught early and be prevented through screening. With that in mind, screening for colorectal cancer should be a priority, however, many would rather put it off. Colorectal cancer is being diagnosed in patients who are considered to be low-risk for
Read MoreHemorrhoids: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Hemorrhoids refer to the distended or swollen veins in the rectum or around the anus. They are often taken as a bathroom joke or taboo subject, but they are no laughing matter: they can cause extreme pain, as in the case of strangulated hemorrhoids, and significant quality-of-life issues. Learning more about hemorrhoids, particularly their causes,
Read MoreWhat Should You Expect at Your Upper Endoscopy?
An upper endoscopy – which is usually called just an “endoscopy” – is a procedure that a doctor performs to examine the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which goes all the way from your mouth through the esophagus and stomach to the top of your small intestine. (A lower endoscopy is a colonoscopy.) The purpose of
Read MoreWhy Pre-Colonoscopy Prep?
A colonoscopy is an essential preventive screening that protects people against colon cancer. As a predominantly asymptomatic condition, colon cancer can develop and progress without most patients knowing until it is too late. This is why colonoscopies are so important. While this procedure may seem intimidating, it is painless, quick, and highly useful. In order
Read MoreDo You Need A Colon Test? Here’s How To Know
A colon test is a procedure that looks inside your colon and examines it for abnormalities. Also known as colonoscopy, it involves the use of a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera on the end (a colonoscope), which allows images to be projected onto a screen. A colonoscopy is used to investigate gastrointestinal
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