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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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Do you experience feelings of bloating, nausea, gas, cramping, and diarrhea after consuming dairy products? If so, you probably have lactose intolerance – and while its symptoms can be troublesome, it is generally not dangerous. Let’s talk about some of the things you can do to keep your symptoms at bay if you are lactose…
More than 60 million Americans have gastrointestinal (GI) issues addressed by a physician every year. Plus, with the heightened public awareness surrounding the importance of getting a colonoscopy to help prevent colon cancer and colorectal cancer, patients know that a gastroenterologist is the best doctor to perform this potentially life-saving procedure. Let’s talk about what…
If you experience symptoms such as stomach cramps, gas, bloating, and diarrhea after consuming dairy products, it could be lactose intolerance. However, unless you are diagnosed with lactose intolerance by a doctor, you cannot be sure what gastrointestinal (GI) condition you have – indeed, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and inflammatory bowel disease can…
