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 :
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What is FibroScan® And How Can It Help With Fatty Liver?
Nonalcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD) refer to liver disorders that affect individuals who consume little to no alcohol. As the name implies, this condition results in the build-up of excess fat in the liver. It affects about one-quarter of the United States population, making it one of the most common types of chronic liver disease.
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
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 MoreFive Strategies to Avoid Digestive Distress This Holiday Season
During the holiday season, most people’s lives go from busy to hectic with all of the shopping, decorating, holiday parties, and of course, overeating. Add seasonal stress and a more relaxed mindset about food and you have a recipe for digestive disaster. On average, most Americans eat about 72 % more calories during the holiday
Read MoreOutpatient Surgery Centers Lower Costs
A push to save health care dollars and boost patient experience has propelled growth in outpatient surgery centers in the Tri-Counties and across the nation. Medicare has also taken steps to include more outpatient procedures on its list of reimbursable services, stoking demand. “One of the most important things talked about today is the health
Read MoreStool Colors – What’s Normal?
Going number two is not exactly a dinner party conversation, but it’s one you might need to have with your Gastroenterologist if you experience constant irregularity or if you have questions or concerns. So let’s cut the *ahem* and talk about it – it’s a normal part of our digestive process and depending on your
Read MoreBest Moves to Help Digestion
You probably don’t need us to tell you that exercise is incredibly important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Exercise aids in weight loss, improves brain health and memory, and helps the production of endorphins, but did you know exercise is also incredibly important for aiding proper digestion? When done correctly, specific exercises and stretches can
Read MoreWorkouts That Fit Your Schedule
If you are an avid reader of our blogs, you are likely very health minded. Perhaps you even resolved to exercise more at the start of the new year. Now it’s four months into 2018 and your fitness resolution seems like it could be next years problem. We understand; Between work, school, a social life,
Read MoreTop 5 Fat Burning Foods
Summer is just around the corner and you might feel like the pressure is on to look your best in your favorite swimsuit. You may even hear talk of fast diets that help you shed pounds in days, but let’s be honest, there is no quick diet that guarantees you lose and keep the weight
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