Your gallbladder is part of your digestive system, storing bile that was formed by your liver and then releasing the bile into the small intestine to aid in digestion. If the bile becomes too concentrated, contains too much cholesterol, or contains too much bilirubin (a residual from red blood cells), then gallstones can form in your gallbladder. These stones can cause abdominal pain, back pain, or even shoulder pain. Let’s talk about the types of gallstones, how they form from bile, and ... [Read More]
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Bowel Prep: Things to Know
A colonoscopy is a medical test that is utilized to evaluate your colon for pre-cancerous cells, inflammation, and polyps. The colon is the large intestine, but a colonoscopy evaluates the entire tract from your rectum through your intestine. One of the major benefits of a colonoscopy is that it is not only a test but also a preventive measure in which your gastroenterologist can remove any polyps – which can be cancerous or precancerous – that may be found. Before your colonoscopy, there ... [Read More]
GI Alliance Partners with Austin Gastroenterology
DALLAS, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GI Alliance ("GIA"), one of the nation's largest independent gastroenterology services organizations, today announced further expansion in Texas through a partnership with Austin Gastroenterology ("AG"). Read Full Article Here ... [Read More]