Heartburn is a common gastrointestinal condition that feels like burning in the chest. Although occasional heartburn is not usually a cause for concern, frequent episodes may be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) – which, if left untreated, can lead to serious medical complications. The sensation of heartburn is caused by stomach acid traveling…
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Benefits of Seeing A GI Specialist
A gastrointestinal issue can affect the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, and colon. All of these body parts and organs play a part in the digestive process. A gastroenterologist commonly referred to as a GI specialist is a physician you see when you have symptoms that point to a problem in the gastrointestinal tract….
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most-common type of cancer among Americans, after skin cancer, lung cancer, and prostate/breast cancer. It is recommended that all adults have a colonoscopy once they reach age 50, or sooner if they have colon cancer or colorectal cancer in their family history. Invariably, colon cancer screening continues to save thousands…
Causes of Indigestion
Indigestion is a common digestive condition which can affect people of all ages. It can happen after eating a large meal, but chronic indigestion may be a sign of an underlying health issue. If you are having regular symptoms of indigestion, it may be time to seek the expertise of a doctor specializing in gastroenterology in…
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10 Ways to Get Rid of Nausea
Nausea is a common symptom that accompanies many digestive disorders. A few examples include celiac disease, acid reflux, and Hepatitis C. Diagnosing the condition causing your symptoms is the first step to getting rid of symptoms. Nausea doesn’t induce pain, at least not in the true sense of the word. It does, however, involve an…
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What Causes Acid Reflux?
Do you sometimes feel as if something is stuck in your throat or there is a sour taste in your mouth along with a burning sensation in your chest? These are three of the most common symptoms of acid reflux or heartburn, which is not a heart condition, but a gastrointestinal issue. One in three…
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Symptoms of celiac disease in adults?
For those who have been diagnosed with celiac disease, avoidance of trigger foods and ingredients allows them to enjoy their meals without incident. But what if you have celiac disease and don’t know it? If after you consume any products that may contain wheat, rye, barley or a combination of these grains and experience any…
Common Treatments for Reflux
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
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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Symptoms of Gallbladder Disease
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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