More Than A Gut Feeling: How Dr. Scott Becker Helps Manage and Treat IBD Inflammation is an elusive disease – especially when it comes to diagnosing disorders related to it. Conditions linked to the GI tract can be perplexing, leaving both specialists and patients with many unanswered questions. According to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) – or chronic inflammation in the digestive tract – plagues 1.6 million Americans. An umbrella term, IBD can either be c ... [Read More]
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IBD vs. IBS
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) broadly refers to chronic inflammation of the intestines. It’s often conflated with a noninflammatory condition called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Both can cause diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and cramping. Although the two disorders share similar names and symptoms, they are different conditions requiring different treatments. The exact causes of IBD and IBS are unknown. Researchers believe they are the result of an autoimmune reaction. Stress ... [Read More]
The Complete Guide to Hepatitis C
The liver is the body’s “food processor.” It tackles everything you ingest, aids digestion, stores nutrients, regulates various body functions and clears out toxins. Hepatitis C – commonly referred to as hep C – is a contagious, blood-borne, viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. The condition can be mild to severe and last for a few weeks, or it may become chronic. Acute hepatitis C is a short-term infection that develops within six months of exposure. C ... [Read More]
How a Colonoscopy Can Save Your Life
Colorectal cancer – popularly referred to as colon cancer – is the third-most common form of cancer among both men and women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. It is also the second deadliest. However, it is also one of the most preventable. If everyone age 50 and older had regular screenings, up to 60 percent of colon cancer deaths could be prevented, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Many cases of colon cancer can be preve ... [Read More]
When Would I Need an Endoscopy?
There are many reasons your doctor may recommend an endoscopy. An endoscopy is a procedure conducted by gastroenterologists – doctors specializing in diseases of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract – to evaluate your digestive system and any suspected issues like infection, tissue damage or cancer. Two types are commonly performed: an upper endoscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy or EGD) or lower GI endoscopy. As their names imply, the first explores the upper section of the d ... [Read More]
