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Types of Lactose Intolerance Tests

Are you one of the many Americans who experience problems after consuming milk and cheese? You could be lactose intolerant. Lactose intolerance is common and is defined as the inability to break down lactose, the sugar found in dairy. Only testing confirms that you are in fact, lactose intolerant. Lactose intolerance testing may be necessary… 

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Colon Cancer Screening Tests: Pros, Cons, and Guidelines

Only about 70 percent of Americans between the ages of 45 and 75 are up to date with their colon cancer screenings. This number could improve if people would discuss the various available colon cancer screening tests with their healthcare providers and then choose the tests right for them. Let’s learn more about these tests,… 

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Colon Cancer Screening Prep: How to Get Ready for Your Screening

Adults ages 45 to 75 with an average risk for developing colon cancer should be screened with a colonoscopy examination at set intervals. This highly reliable and easily tolerated test involves visual inspection of the large intestine with a thin, lighted endoscope. However, special preparation is required before a colonoscopy. Here’s how you can prepare… 

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The Role of Gastroenterologists in Digestive Health: Specialists for GI Conditions

Digestive health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, as it directly impacts the body’s ability to break down and absorb essential nutrients from food for energy and cell growth. Any disruptions to this process can lead to symptoms and poor health. For this reason, gastrointestinal (GI) conditions should be evaluated by a specialist: a… 

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Understanding Colon Cancer Screening: Why It Matters for Early Detection

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. It can be attributed to many things: hereditary causes, increasing rates of obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, the Western diet, and high sugar intake. The truth is, colon cancer cannot be blamed on a single factor, and despite an individual’s best efforts, they can… 

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North Shore Gastroenterology partners with NEOLA (Northeast Ohio Liver Alliance) to eliminate Hepatitis C by the year 2030

North Shore Gastroenterology, in partnership with NEOLA (Northeast Ohio Liver Alliance), is committed to the National HCV Elimination Program goal of eliminating Hepatitis C by the year 2030. North Shore’s team is dedicated to this mission and looks forward to partnering with primary care providers, community leaders, public health experts, and educators throughout Northeast Ohio… 

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The Benefits of Cancer Screening: A Comprehensive Guide

Colon cancer screening refers to tests that are used to look for colon cancer when a person does not have symptoms. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of death in men and women in the United States, yet it is one of the easiest cancers to treat when detected early, with a survival rate… 

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Exploring the World of Gastroenterology

Do you have pain in your stomach, along with other uncomfortable symptoms such as nausea and vomiting? Are you experiencing lactose intolerance? Do you need colon cancer screening? You need to see our gastroenterology specialist. A gastroenterology specialist or gastroenterologist is a medical doctor who practices gastroenterology. Gastroenterology is thestudy of the normal function and… 

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Cologuard vs. Colonoscopy for Colon Cancer Screening

Colon cancer is a condition that widely affects men and women as they get older. In fact, those over the age of 45 are recommended to get screened for signs of colon cancer regularly to reduce the risk of catching the disease too late. The good news is that 9 out of 10 patients who… 

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How Does Gastroenterology Work?

Gastroenterology is an area of medical specialization that involves the digestive organs. Gastroenterologists – or GI doctors – are physicians with education and training beyond internal medicine that diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the digestive tract. These include gut cancers and cirrhosis, as well as inflammatory conditions and acquired deformities, such as irritable… 

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