Archives for July 2021

What Does a Gastroenterology Specialist Treat?

A gastroenterology specialist, also known as a gastroenterologist or a GI doctor, is a physician who specializes in the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders affecting the entire digestive system—the mouth and salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and rectum. If you’re experiencing persistent abdominal pain or cramping,

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When should you get a colon cancer screening?

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. In spite of that, colon cancer-related deaths are dropping, which is partly attributed to routine colon cancer screenings. What is A Colon Cancer Screening? A health screening is defined

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