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What are the first signs of Crohn’s disease?

November 22, 2019

Approximately 700,000 individuals in the United States live with Crohn’s disease. It is still unknown what causes it, but researchers believe that it may be caused by an infection, that even after being cleared, triggers an immunological response. Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory disease of the gut. It is currently not curable. The symptoms may…

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Benefits of getting a colon cancer screening

November 8, 2019

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, and by the time you reach the age of 50, it is recommended that you get yearly screenings. Colon cancer in its early stages does not present any symptoms. Colon cancer screenings can help doctors diagnose the condition before symptoms even appear. Risk…

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What Are the Symptoms of Being Lactose Intolerant?

October 25, 2019

Lactose intolerance is when a patient’s digestive system cannot break down lactose – a type of sugar that is found in milk. A lack of lactase, the enzyme used to digest lactose, is the root cause of most cases of lactose intolerance. Often, being lactose intolerant is harmless but can lead to uncomfortable and embarrassing…

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What Are the First Signs of Colon Cancer?

October 11, 2019

Colon cancer – also sometimes referred to more broadly as colorectal cancer because they are so closely linked – is one of the most common forms of cancer. Left untreated, it can quickly spread to other parts of the body and become malignant, which is why frequent screening is so important. It usually takes some…

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Common Treatments for Reflux

September 27, 2019

Acid reflux is the backwash of stomach acid from the stomach to the esophagus. If this happens frequently, you may be experiencing a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Those who suffer from acid reflux can manage the condition with methods such as medication and lifestyle changes. If these methods do not work, your doctor…

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Common Infusion Services

September 13, 2019

People who have chronic abdominal health conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and even iron deficiency anemia can all benefit from infusion services. These infusions are done to help treat gastrointestinal conditions and improve your symptoms. Many people with digestive issues or stomach pain also tend to suffer from malabsorption of nutrients…

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Tagged With: Colitis, Crohn’s, gastroenterological infusions, Remicade Infusion

Symptoms of Gallbladder Disease

August 23, 2019

Part of your digestive system, the gallbladder is responsible for storing the bile produced by the liver, then passing that bile through to the small intestine where it assists in the digestion of the fats we consume during meals. Like many other organs in the GI tract, the gallbladder can develop diseases as a result…

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Tagged With: Biliary dyskinesia, Cholecystitis, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Inflammation, Gallstones, Jaundice

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

August 9, 2019

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) causes severe, frequent bouts of vomiting among people who are daily marijuana users. It is cannabinoid toxicity. People develop this health condition as a result of consuming marijuana over a long-term basis. It can be due to the consumption of the drug in any way, including via eating or smoking. Cannabinoid…

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Tagged With: Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, cannabinoid toxicity, gastroenterologist, persistent nausea

How Does Lactose Intolerance Affect Your Digestive Health?

July 26, 2019

Lactose intolerance is a digestive condition that is the inability to digest the lactose sugar in milk. It can cause stomach ache or other physical issues after consuming dairy products. Lactose intolerance is often hereditary – if a parent suffers from it, they are likely to pass it on to their children. Premature babies can…

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Tagged With: bloating, digestive health, gastroenterologist, Lactose intolerance, Lactose Intolerance treatment, stomach ache

Treatments for Constipation

July 12, 2019

For the most part constipation – the uncomfortable condition that makes it hard to pass stools – can be the result of a poor diet, lack of physical activity, medications and even stress. Some would rather hold it in than go at work, school or in an unfamiliar place. This is especially true of children…

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What are the first signs of Crohn’s disease?

Benefits of getting a colon cancer screening

What Are the Symptoms of Being Lactose Intolerant?

What Are the First Signs of Colon Cancer?

Common Treatments for Reflux

Common Infusion Services

Symptoms of Gallbladder Disease

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

How Does Lactose Intolerance Affect Your Digestive Health?

Treatments for Constipation

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