Articles about Gastroenterology
Trust your gut. We’ve all heard this advice, but it turns out that “gut feeling” is even more important than you may have thought. While it’s no surprise that gut health plays a crucial role in digestion, that is far from its only purpose. A healthy gut supports the body’s immune system, improves mental health … Read more
Just about everyone has, at one time or another, used the expression, “I feel it in my gut.” Most of the time, all that means is that the speaker has had a hunch. But, if and when the time comes that you actually do “feel it in your gut,” you should consult a board-certified gastroenterologist … Read more
Several symptoms of liver disease should warn you that a visit to your doctor is probably a good idea. They include abdominal pain and swelling; itchy skin; dark urine color; chronic fatigue; a tendency to bruise easily; loss of appetite; nausea or vomiting; pale, bloody or tar-colored stool; skin and eyes that appear yellowish; and … Read more
Bet you didn’t know that everyone has hemorrhoids. Maybe yours don’t flare up and cause you discomfort, itching or, even worse, bleeding, but they are there. The hemorrhoidal vessels, while typically a nuisance, are actually present to assist the way your bowels function. That’s why, as uncomfortable as it might be to think about, you […]
Cousin Freddy can discuss his sport-related ACL surgery at a family cookout, and Aunt Mary can regale one and all with her recent hip replacement. But let Uncle Joe bring up his colonoscopy and someone will quickly change the subject to, well, just about anything else. Why is this, when all the reliable statistics show […]
Whether you go too little or not enough, experience bloating or pain or just never know when you’ll be surprised with an onset, irritable bowel syndrome can be a major frustration for those who are affected by it. And it’s a lot more common than you might think. Some estimates say that 10% to 15% […]