Articles about Gastroenterology
The risk of ignoring gut health By Jenny Peterson When it comes to health, the stereotype that men don’t see their doctors enough may have merit — especially when it comes to gut health and colon issues. With something as detectable, preventable and treatable as colon cancer, physicians say it’s critical not to delay care. … Read more
How Your Mind’s Stress Shows Up in Your Gut By Jenny Peterson If stress or anxiety has ever sent you reaching for the Tums, you’re far from alone. The gut-brain connection is a very real interaction with sensitivity between your central nervous system and your entire gastrointestinal tract. “Stress heightens the response to normal digestive … Read more
Good gastroenterologists can keep you in peak health if they know what is bothering you, but intestinal issues can sometimes be difficult to talk openly about when your doctor is of the opposite sex. “Women are more likely to see a gastroenterologist for symptoms but less likely than men to get screened for colon cancer,” … Read more
Palmetto Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Center is offering a therapy to help patients experiencing fecal incontinence jump-start their bodies and their lives. With normal function, bowel movements are controlled by the sacral nerve, which signals to the brain when the bowels are full, informing us it is time to use the restroom. In a patient … Read more
A healthy gut – home to helpful bacteria and immune cells in your body – is a powerhouse that not only wards off harmful bacteria and viruses but also contributes to good overall health. The microbiome exists in a delicate balance, and, aside from diet, other factors like stress, lack of sleep and dehydration can … Read more
For a patient, new advances in surgery are as exciting as they are intimidating. And when it comes to minimally invasive procedures, East Cooper Medical Center’s colorectal robotic surgery and the way it enhances a person’s recovery is the best choice in the eyes of Dr. Susan Knoche. A board-certified colon and rectal surgeon and … Read more