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What Happens During Lactose Intolerance Testing?

If you experience distressing but not dangerous digestive symptoms, such as nausea, cramps, and diarrhea after consuming milk or dairy product, you aren’t alone. Approximately 36% of Americans and 68% of the world population experience some level of lactose intolerance at some point in their life. Lactose intolerance is a condition that refers to insufficient… 

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What Are the Diagnostic Procedures in Gastroenterology?

Diagnosis of a digestive tract disorder is crucial to accurate and effective treatment. No matter what digestive disorder you have, you will be asked about your digestive symptoms and medical history when you visit a gastroenterologist. In some cases, physical exams are also performed. However, to be certain, in most cases, a gastroenterologist needs specific… 

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8 Signs That Tell You It’s Time to See a Gastroenterologist

GI (gastrointestinal) issues can truly make life miserable. Problems with digestion and bowel movements are best evaluated by a gastroenterologist, also called a GI doctor. These medical doctors can diagnose and treat your digestive or elimination issue, and help you make some adjustments so that the problem will no longer interfere with your life. Let’s… 

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How to Prepare for Colon Cancer Screening

Colon cancer screening is the best way to examine a patient for colon cancer, as it is also a preventive solution if the gastroenterologist finds and removes any precancerous polyps from your colon. Many people are resistant to having a colonoscopy because of the preparatory stage they must undergo before the screening – the colon… 

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Know the Basics of Colon Cancer Screening

If you are between the ages of 45 and 75, your PCP might recommend you get screened for colon cancer. Of course, you have questions about the procedures available and how your gastroenterologist performs them. Let’s talk about the basics of colon cancer screening and where you can go in Westlake, OH, for comprehensive care…. 

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Why Test for Lactose Intolerance?

Studies show that about 65 percent of American adults are lactose intolerant, i.e., developing many uncomfortable GI symptoms while consuming food containing sugar and lactose. Let’s talk in detail about lactose intolerance and where you can go in Westlake, OH, for overall gastrointestinal care. Lactose Intolerance Can Be Very Uncomfortable Lactose intolerance is a chronic… 

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Is Colon Cancer Screening a Must for Everyone?

There’s no denying that colon cancer is one of the deadliest and most common forms of cancer in the United States. But did you know that it is also one of the easiest to detect? What’s more, if detected early, colon cancer is one of the most treatable—or even beatable—types of cancer. Such has prompted… 

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What Is Lactose Intolerance Test and How to Prepare For It?

If you are experiencing any digestive issue only after consuming dairy products, you are lactose intolerant. To be certain about you being lactose intolerance, you might want to undergo testing for lactose intolerance and prepare for it beforehand to ensure that everything goes smooth while testing and you get a truthful result. Let’s walk through… 

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How Colon Cancer Screenings Can Save Lives

Colon cancer screenings are tests to detect signs of disease before it starts causing symptoms. Colon cancer almost always develops from polyps, and when these polyps are found during a colon cancer screening, they can be dealt with immediately, before they have a chance to turn into colon cancer. In fact, colon cancer deaths among… 

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How To Test For Lactose Intolerance

People who are unable to make enough lactase (a digestive enzyme) to digest lactose, which is a type of sugar found in dairy, are lactose intolerant. While the condition is not life-threatening, it can be a source of discomfort and embarrassment. Being lactose intolerant means you have to be extra vigilant with what you choose… 

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