Undergoing a colonoscopy may seem daunting. Here at Austin Gastroenterology, we do our best to ensure that the process is smooth-sailing for you. A colonoscopy can help us detect and understand any problems in the large intestine as well as the rectum. While it may seem like an ordinary medical procedure, colonoscopy has the potential to save or prolong your life because of what it is capable of detecting. What Is A Colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is a way for us to gain insight into the possible ... [Read More]
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Treatments for Hepatitis A
Your liver plays a vital role in your body, particularly in the digestion and processing of food. But sometimes, you can be exposed to a virus or bacterium that can cause inflammation of the liver – which is hepatitis. There are several different forms of hepatitis, and people can contract them in different ways. Hepatitis A, in particular, is a very contagious type of this disease, but it is also generally the most easily treatable. What Is Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is caused by a virus. A ... [Read More]