Are you worried about hepatitis A near you? This viral infection affects millions of people worldwide each year. Understanding how this disease spreads and how doctors treat it can help you protect yourself and your loved ones. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection. Unlike other forms of hepatitis, this type rarely causes long-term health problems. Let us explore how a person might receive or transmit the hepatitis A virus. We will also go over your options for treatment and what to ... [Read More]
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Celiac Disease Treatment: Why Your Doctor Recommends a Gluten-Free Diet
Living with celiac disease does provide challenges in daily life. However, many Americans with celiac disease, with the right support, can manage the condition well. An estimated 3 million Americans have celiac disease. Approximately 60 to 70 percent of Americans with celiac disease are undiagnosed. What this means is that many are suffering unnecessarily from this condition. Understanding celiac disease and the importance of making dietary and lifestyle changes helps you put it all ... [Read More]
Types of Gallstones
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]
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 ... [Read More]
