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Learn About Stomach Cancer Awareness This November

Many Americans likely know at least one person who has or who has had some form of cancer. You might even be affected by this disease. While many individuals know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, or other common types of cancer, stomach cancer is one type that can arise quietly and quickly, and

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Top 3 Reasons to See a Gastroenterologist

A gastroenterologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (GI disorders), which includes the stomach, intestines, and other organs involved in the digestive tract. Gastroenterologists are experts in managing diseases such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. They are also highly

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Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives

With the recent release of a colonoscopy study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, news spread quickly through large media outlets suggesting colonoscopies may not be as effective at reducing cancer deaths as previously thought. Regardless of these news stories, this one study’s findings shouldn’t deter anyone from getting checked for colorectal cancer.

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Receive a Colonoscopy By Year’s End (and Maximize Your Deductible)

As we head into the last few months of 2022, now is the ideal reminder to consider the situation of your overall health and your wellness goals for the coming year. One option to help you stay on top of these goals might be to book your routine colorectal screening with an experienced GI doctor.

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Hepatitis A: Information and Facts

Hepatitis A is a highly contagious infection that affects the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. It can range from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe, lifelong illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are approximately 3,000 reported cases of hepatitis A each year in

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Understanding FibroScan and How It Identifies the Condition of the Liver

At Austin Gastroenterology, our team is proud to provide you with diagnosis and treatment utilizing state-of-the-art technology. These tools help our teams render advanced services, more brief appointment types, and better outcomes compared to more traditional techniques. By offering liver elastography (FibroScan) to Austin, TX individuals, we are able to look after their liver health

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Honoring Liver Disease Awareness Month

As the air temperature starts to cool and your thoughts turn toward pumpkin spice, it is also critical to focus our attention on our health, including one of the most important and integral portions of the body – the liver. The liver is responsible for facilitating digestion, transforming food into energy, and filtering out toxic

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How to Choose a Gastroenterologist?

If you have recurrent or ongoing severe digestive system symptoms, your primary care doctor may recommend seeing a gastroenterologist. A gastroenterologist is a doctor who practices gastroenterology and receives training in diagnosing and treating diseases of the esophagus, stomach, bile duct, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestine, and large intestine. If you haven’t been to a gastroenterologist

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Heal Your Gut: The Most Common Reasons for Digestive Issues and How to Fix Them

It’s normal to experience digestive issues, such as acid reflux and stomach cramps, from time to time. However, experiencing recurrent or severe digestive symptoms like pain, acid reflux, discomfort, etc., isn’t normal and is an indication of bigger issues requiring immediate treatment or ongoing management. Digestive issues don’t arise on their own; instead, several things

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When to Start and How Long is Hepatitis B Treatment?

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver. It can cause serious health problems, including liver damage, cirrhosis, and cancer. Hepatitis B is spread through contact with blood or other bodily fluids from an infected person. Hepatitis B is usually prevented through vaccination. However, if you are diagnosed with it, the doctor’s treatment

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