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Explore expert-written posts on topics such as colonoscopy preparation, IBS management, Barrett’s esophagus treatment, GERD symptoms, celiac disease, fatty liver disease, hemorrhoid care, and more. New articles are added regularly to support ongoing patient education and help you stay informed about the latest advancements in digestive health.

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Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Exploring Procedures and Uses

Gastrointestinal endoscopy is a medical procedure that plays an important role in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of various diseases of the digestive system. An endoscope is a thin, highly flexible tube with a light and camera, and it is through this tool that doctors are able to visually examine the gastrointestinal tract. In this

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Lifestyle Modifications for Acid Reflux: Tips for GERD Management

Living with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can pose challenges in anyone’s daily life. Individuals with GERD have to make adjustments to make their symptoms manageable and to avoid letting the gastrointestinal condition overcome their lives. The best thing you can do as a GERD sufferer is to work with a gastroenterologist or GI doctor with special

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Treatment Options for Colon Cancer: Surgery, Chemotherapy, and Radiation

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It can be treated, but your gastroenterologist must first know the location and extent of your cancer. In this blog, we will look at how doctors stage colon cancer and what kind of treatment options may be available if you receive

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The Role of Genetics in Identifying Lactose Intolerance

Have you been experiencing symptoms of lactose intolerance and wonder why they have started and how to manage them? Interestingly enough, lactose intolerance does have a hereditary component. Read on about symptoms and tests for this common gastrointestinal (GI) problem and how your own heredity may be playing a role. What Is Lactose Intolerance? Lactose

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The Vital Importance of Colon Cancer Screening: Preventing a Silent Threat

Colon cancer screening is proving to be one of the most effective methods to preventing colon cancer. Doctors can use different methods to check for possible signs of colon cancer – in this case, evidence of cancer and, ideally, before it has a chance to develop into cancerous tumors. If you are leading a healthy

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ACP’s Updated Advice for Colorectal Cancer Screening of Asymptomatic Adults

American College of Physicians (ACP) Provides Updated Guidelines for Asymptomatic Adult Colon Cancer Screening Discovering new information about preventing colorectal cancer, also commonly referred to as colon cancer, the American College of Physicians (ACP) recently shared updated advice to help people stay healthy. They suggest that adults who are 50 years or older should start

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Common Signs and Symptoms: Recognizing Lactose Intolerance in Your Body

Lactose intolerance is a digestive condition caused by the body being unable to fully digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products. If a person who is lactose intolerant ingests dairy, they will experience symptoms that can be very unpleasant. If you suspect you have lactose intolerance, continue reading. We will talk about

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Colon Cancer Genetic Testing: Assessing Hereditary Risk

Colon cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the US. It usually begins as polyps in the colon, which then develop into cancer. The disease is treatable if caught early. One way to lower your risk of colon cancer is to undergo regular screening tests, which can detect the disease early.

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Types of Lactose Intolerance Tests

Are you one of the many Americans who experience problems after consuming milk and cheese? You could be lactose intolerant. Lactose intolerance is common and is defined as the inability to break down lactose, the sugar found in dairy. Only testing confirms that you are in fact, lactose intolerant. Lactose intolerance testing may be necessary

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Colon Cancer Screening Tests: Pros, Cons, and Guidelines

Only about 70 percent of Americans between the ages of 45 and 75 are up to date with their colon cancer screenings. This number could improve if people would discuss the various available colon cancer screening tests with their healthcare providers and then choose the tests right for them. Let’s learn more about these tests,

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