Seeing blood in your stool is a symptom of a problem that may be benign or serious. Bloody stools are never normal, and you should have the issue evaluated by a doctor, especially if it is accompanied by other symptoms, such as rectal pain, constipation, abdominal cramps, and a feeling of your bowels not emptying.
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inSite Digestive Health Care Welcomes Alister A. George, M.D.
Third Office in Ventura County Now Open THOUSAND OAKS, CA (JULY 2022) – inSite Digestive Health Care is proud to announce its newest location in Ventura County at 3510 N. Moorpark Rd., Suite 201 in Thousand Oaks, California, with physician Alister A. George, M.D.. Dr. George is accepting appointments for July 2022. Dr. Alister George
Read MoreWhat Does A Gastroenterologist Do?
Gastroenterologists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) system, which includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, pancreas, rectum, and anus. Gastroenterologists use a variety of diagnostic tests and procedures to evaluate and treat patients. While we cannot talk about everything that a
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between a GI Doctor and a Gastroenterologist?
Common problems in the digestive system include stomach pain, acid reflux, constipation, and diarrhea. If you are experiencing issues in your digestive system and need to consult with a specialist, you might be wondering if there’s a difference between a gastroenterologist or a gastrointestinal (GI) doctor. Are the two different, and whom do you consult
Read MoreDo You Need Anesthesia for Flex Sig?
A flexible sigmoidoscopy procedure, also called “flex sig,” is an alternative to a colonoscopy. This test is used to examine the lower part of the colon (large intestine) rather than the entire colon, as a colonoscopy does. A flex sig doesn’t usually require as much preparation as a colonoscopy does, and it’s a bit more
Read More5 Things to Remember Before Having an Endoscopy
An endoscopy is a procedure that involves a gastroenterologist (GI doctor) introducing an instrument (endoscope) into the throat (for upper endoscopy) or anus (for lower endoscopy). The purpose is to confirm— and, in some cases, treat – the underlying cause of persistent heartburn, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing, and/or gastrointestinal bleeding. Since endoscopy is
Read MoreWhat’s a Manometry Test?
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
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 MorePre-Colonoscopy Diet Plan: Foods to Eat
Contemplating getting a colonoscopy soon? If you’ve already been reading up about it, chances are, you’ve come across information about its invasive nature and the intensive preparation it involves, both of which could have made you shudder. Regardless, it’s all worth the hassle. Colonoscopy, with its utility and versatility, is a life-saving tool, which studies
Read MoreThe Risk Factors for Colon Cancer
The rate of people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year has dropped since the mid-1980’s, mainly because more individuals are getting screened and changing their lifestyles to decrease risk factors. According to Cancer.org, incidence rates dropped by 1% each year between 2013 to 2017. Even so, results of colon cancer awareness surveys show that
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