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As a parent, you may pick up on your child’s anxiety about their upcoming doctor visit, especially those dreaded shots. While the injections are quick and the pain is fleeting, routine vaccinations can leave a lasting impression. Preparing your child for their vaccinations can ease their worries and make the...
As we age, keeping our digestive systems healthy becomes increasingly important. Two conditions that commonly affect adults over 45 are diverticulosis and diverticulitis. What Is Diverticulosis? Diverticulosis occurs when small pouches, called diverticula, form in weak spots of the colon wall. While usually harmless, these pouches can become infected or...
6000 Steps for Health Helps in the Prevention of Heart Disease and Diabetes As we age, staying active becomes more important, and walking is one of the easiest low-impact exercises you can do. For adults, especially those over 55, walking can significantly boost your health, mood, and energy levels. Why...
Barrett’s esophagus is a condition that is caused by reflux which causes inflammation of the esophagus. It is named after Norman Rupert Barrett, a British surgeon who noticed discoloration of the lower esophagus in patients undergoing surgery for acid reflux. This condition occurs when the squamous cells of the esophagus...
Exocrine Pancreatic InsufficiencyWe diagnosed a patient this week with Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. He presentedwith abdominal pain, gas, and diarrhea.Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is a medical condition brought about by deficiency of pancreatic enzymes that are important to help with the breakdown of food so it can be absorbed.These enzymes include...
For the 2 million Americans living with celiac disease, the journey to diagnosis is rarely a quick one. The symptoms of celiac disease can mimic other digestive conditions, making it difficult to recognize the signs. What’s more, testing for celiac disease isn’t always straightforward. Rest assured that the skilled gastroenterologists...
Colon cancer is preventable! Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed innon-smokers, behind only prostate cancer in men and breast cancer in women. According to theAmerican Cancer Society, it is also the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in theUnited States. Thankfully, colorectal cancer is extremely preventable,...
Subject: Gastroparesis We diagnosed a patient with severe gastroparesis this week. Please read below: Gastroparesis as the name implies is partial paralysis of the stomach. It is a condition that results from ineffective neuromuscular contractions of the stomach. This leads to delayed gastric emptying as food and liquids remain in...
Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome an Allergy? Irritable bowel syndrome can mean an array of symptoms to those who are affected by it. Many report feeling abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, nausea, and it is not uncommon for such symptoms to affect mental health too. IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) can...
Guillain-Barre’ Syndrome and Covid-19 vaccine Janssen (Johnson and Johnson) Covid-19 Vaccinations As the population of Americans vaccinated against covid-19 increases, the possible side effects of this immunity are becoming more transparent. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has authorized and recommended three vaccines for protection against the coronavirus,...
45 is the new 50 If you’re a fan of Marvel movies, you were probably shocked to learn that Chadwick Boseman died of colon cancer last year1. He was only 43. Over 50,000 people in the U.S. die of colon cancer each year2. While each death is a tragedy, a...
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Fatty Liver Disease and Colorectal Cancer Colon Cancer and Fatty Liver Disease Obesity is a rampant and growing problem in the United States. Currently 40 percent of the adult population are obese. Obesity is also the leading cause of fatty liver disease. Nonalcoholic fatty liver...
COVID-19 SURGE We are facing another surge of COVID-19 cases with most occurring in the unvaccinated population. This rise in cases is likely due to several factors: the delta variant which currently accounts for 83% of the cases in the United States, the resumption of travel and group activities, the...