A word from digestive health specialists
Colon Cancer Screening
March is Colon Cancer Awareness month! Are you up-to-date on the latest statistics for colon cancer? Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined and the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer in the...
Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Hemorrhoids are swollen or enlarged veins in the lower rectum. Most commonly, patients with hemorrhoids can experience rectal bleeding, itching, and/or rectal pain. You may have some discomfort in the rectum, and feel a “bulge” outside of your anus if...
Tis the season for family, festivity and food — lots and lots of food!
Tis the season for family, festivity and food- lots and lots of food! So how can you maintain good digestive health this holiday season, when everyone around you seems to be splurging? Heartburn, constipation, indigestion and diarrhea are common as...
Gluten Sensitivity vs Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is most commonly confused with gluten intolerance. As Shakespeare might say, “What’s in a name?” Well, it turns out that they are two very different things. So, let’s go over a few things and see why it is...
