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A Comprehensive Guide to Working With a Gastroenterologist

Your digestive system processes the foods you eat and absorbs nutrients for use in bodily processes. This is a very important function for your overall health. If you have concerns about your gastrointestinal health, you need expert diagnostic assessments and treatments available from a gastroenterologist. A Gastroenterologist Diagnoses and Treats Diseases and Conditions of the… 

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Questions to Ask a Doctor About Colon Cancer

The American Cancer Society reports that 100,000 new cases of colon cancer are diagnosed in the United States annually. If you’re over the age of 50, a screening colonoscopy is a must-have. If you have questions about colon cancer or colonoscopy, it’s important to write them down and ask them when you see a GI… 

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5 Things To Do When Seeking A Gastroenterologist

The two most common reasons why patients seek out a gastroenterologist are to diagnose and treat bothersome digestive symptoms and to undergo a health screening, such as a colonoscopy. A gastroenterologist is a specialist doctor with expertise in gastroenterological conditions and illnesses. They can diagnose, treat, and prevent GI issues using a variety of treatments,… 

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How Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diagnosed?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), also known as nervous stomach, is one of the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal conditions in the United States. This syndrome refers to a group of uncomfortable digestive symptoms such as abdominal pain, excessive gas, and cramps. If you have digestive symptoms like these and are wondering if and how a gastroenterologist… 

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Getting Help for IBS Treatments from the Experts

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a chronic digestive condition affecting the large intestine or bowel. It is often caused by various factors, which can be hard to pinpoint. Report says women are more prone to IBS than men. If you or a loved one has irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, a gastroenterologist may help you quell… 

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Causes and Medications

According to an estimate, approximately 10% to 15% of Americans live with inflammatory bowel syndrome – a large intestine problem resulting in uncomfortable intestinal symptoms, such as gas, bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea or constipation. Also known as functional GI disorder, IBS has three types depending on the abnormal bowel movement you experience – constipation-predominant,… 

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8 Signs That Tell You It’s Time to See a Gastroenterologist

GI (gastrointestinal) issues can truly make life miserable. Problems with digestion and bowel movements are best evaluated by a gastroenterologist, also called a GI doctor. These medical doctors can diagnose and treat your digestive or elimination issue, and help you make some adjustments so that the problem will no longer interfere with your life. Let’s… 

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Tips for Living with Lactose Intolerance

If eating dairy foods or drinking milk causes you to experience abdominal cramps, bloating, diarrhea, and nausea, you may be one of 6.1 million Americans who are lactose intolerant. Lactose intolerance is an inability to digest lactose – the main type of sugar found in dairy products. Lactose intolerance occurs when your gut produces either a… 

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How to Choose Your Next GI Doctor

Bloating, constipation, heartburn, and stomach pain are symptoms that usually disappear on their own. However, frequent or severe cases require a consultation with a gastroenterologist or GI doctor. If you haven’t been to a gastroenterologist before, it can be confusing deciding how to choose one. You want to select a doctor who is a good… 

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