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3 reasons to see a gastrointestinal specialist when you turn 45

A gastrointestinal specialist is someone who specializes in the gastrointestinal tract. The gastrointestinal tract involves a pathway that starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. The organs within the gastrointestinal tract are those that function mostly for digestion. The most common organs...

The Benefits of Water for Digestion

Digestion is a process that, when running smoothly, can help keep the rest of your body in good condition too. It’s an important component of your overall health. There are several different ways that the digestive system can be well maintained, and this can be helped with proper diet and...

Do I Need an Endoscopy for Acid Reflux?

An endoscopy is a procedure that is typically used to examine an individual’s digestive tract. It is a non-surgical procedure that involves a tube with a video camera attached to it, called an endoscope, that is used to examine the inside of a cavity in the body. An estimated 75 million...

Managing Risk with Esophageal Cancer: What You Can Avoid…And What to Watch Out For

May 25, 2023 | Esophageal Cancer

When it comes to the risk factors of esophageal cancer, they fall into two familiar categories: Risks you can avoid, and risk you likely cannot control.

Living with IBD – Tips for Managing Your Symptoms

May 15, 2023 | Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Most people have stomach problems occasionally. Usually, it’s due to an infection or a virus and the discomfort is short-lived. But for those living with inflammatory bowel disease, the painful flare-ups can be a life-long struggle. It can quite literally affect...

What is Esophageal Cancer? Facts, Symptoms & Treatment

Apr 14, 2023 | Cologuard Test, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, Digestive Care, Prevention, Research

What is Esophageal Cancer? Facts, Symptoms & Treatment Esophageal cancer, though relatively rare, is a serious condition that affects the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. It is estimated that around 18,000 new cases of...

With March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the Center for Digestive Health is providing people with helpful insight regarding colorectal health, including understanding colonoscopies, who should be screened and why, Colorectal Cancer risk and treatment, and...

Colorectal Cancer: Survival Rates of Early Detection

Mar 6, 2023 | Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and the Center for Digestive Health is raising awareness about the importance of colorectal health. Colorectal Cancer is the third most common cancer in the US, with over 150,000 people expected to be diagnosed in 2023. However, with proper screening beginning at age 45, it is one of the most curable forms of cancer. Early detection and treatment remain critical to survivability, with early detection due to screening reducing the incidence of Colorectal Cancer by 89% and carrying a 91% survivability rate. Despite this, too many Americans are not following recommended health and wellness regimens regarding their colorectal health.

What is Esophageal Cancer? Facts, Symptoms & Treatment

Apr 14, 2023 | Cologuard Test, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, Digestive Care, Prevention, Research

Demystifying the Colonoscopy: What Should I Expect?

Mar 27, 2023 | Cologuard Test, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, Digestive Care, Prevention, Research

Dread. Fear. Embarrassment. These are emotions so commonly associated with colonoscopy. But why? Like a local legend involving cryptoids or haunted houses, the anxiety over having a colonoscopy has taken on a life of its own, growing in size and hyperbole like a...