If you’ve ever had a stomach ulcer, you know they’re not fun. If you haven’t had an ulcer, you may think that they’re caused by eating too many spicy foods or working in a stressful career. The reality is that…
We’ve all experienced belly pain at some time in our lives, usually because of a temporary issue like constipation, or that time you ate bad clams and got food poisoning. Occasionally, however, the pain is caused by something serious, and…
Most people have heard of breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and skin cancer, but not as much is known about esophageal cancer. It is the 6th most common cause of cancer deaths worldwide, however, and being aware of the symptoms and…
What is colon cancer? Colon cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the large intestine, or colon, which is the final part of the digestive tract. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosis in America among…
Over the last 10 or 15 years, the word “gluten” has found its way into the vocabulary of our society. Gluten is a protein found in grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. Through extensive media coverage, it is now…
If you’re 45 years old or older, a screening colonoscopy could save your life. The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 53,000 people will die from colorectal cancers in 2020 alone. Most people don’t dread the procedure itself, but rather…
A couple of weeks ago, we were all saddened to learn out about the death of world-famous movie star Chadwick Boseman after a four-year battle with colon cancer. The overall reaction to this news was sorrow and surprise, since colon…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, safety and health have become some of the most important priorities on society’s list of concerns. When COVID first came to the United States in late March of this year, it was recommended that all…
Is stress upsetting your stomach? With a worldwide pandemic causing massive disruption to our normal way of life (including issues such as job loss, financial difficulties, and isolation), it’s not surprising that stress-induced anxiety levels are higher than ever. In…
You’ve finally gone to a gastroenterologist about your heartburn, or ulcers, or a general feeling that something is not quite right with your stomach. In order to get a look at what’s going on, your GI doctor wants to perform…
