Digestive health is essential to your overall well-being, yet many people overlook this until problems arise. A center for digestive health provides care for a variety of gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, offering expertise to diagnose, treat, and manage your digestive concerns. Whether you are dealing with common issues like heartburn or complex conditions like Crohn’s disease, these centers are equipped to help. This blog covers the conditions treated at a center for digestive health, ... [Read More]
Crohn’s Disease
What to Know About Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Your Digestive Health
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract that encompasses two main types: Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Living with IBD poses challenges, and individuals with this condition need to manage it with the help of a gastroenterologist, or GI doctor. In this article, we'll discuss everything there is to know about inflammatory bowel disease, including the risks it poses to digestive and overall health. We will also cover the ... [Read More]
How Frequently Should a Colonoscopy be Performed?
A colonoscopy is a gold standard for colorectal cancer screening. The procedure entails doing a “prep,” which helps empty the bowels completely for accurate viewing. During a colonoscopy, the doctor uses a lighted, flexible instrument to view the rectum and colon, and check for abnormalities that may point to cancer. Precancerous polyps can also be removed during a colonoscopy. One of the most frequently asked questions about a colonoscopy is how often it should be performed, and the answer ... [Read More]
Symptoms of Poor Digestive Health
There can be many reasons for having digestive issues, and some of them are normal. However, if they become painful or interfere with living a normal life, it may be time to see a gastroenterologist for a digestive checkup. Let’s talk about some of the main symptoms of digestive health issues that warrant medical attention, and where you can go for an evaluation and treatment: Frequent Diarrhea Occasional bouts of diarrhea can happen when you have an infection or a food reaction, but ... [Read More]
Causes of Crohn’s disease
Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD) that causes episodic symptoms. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and fever are just a few of the most common symptoms associated with Crohn’s disease. Patients diagnosed with this condition can have varying degrees of symptoms. No two individuals will have the same symptoms during a Crohn’s disease flare-up. For some, symptoms may be mild and fairly unnoticeable. For others, symptoms can be debilitating and lead to life-threatening ... [Read More]
