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Colon prep 101: Everything you need to know before your procedure
A colonoscopy is a procedure that is performed on a patient by a gastrointestinal specialist so that the specialist can examine the condition of the inside of the colon. Colonoscopies are necessary to catch cancerous and precancerous polyps and screen for colorectal...
Probiotics: What do they actually do for gut health?
Ever bought a pack of yogurts at the store that was marketed as being a great source of probiotics? Probiotics are live microorganisms that can be found in cultured foods like yogurt, kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut, sourdough bread and many others. You may have heard...
What causes rectal bleeding and when to be concerned
Rectal bleeding is a symptom that can be attributed to a variety of conditions. It can be simply described as the occurrence of bleeding from the rectum or the presence of blood in the stool. Most often, the causes of rectal bleeding may be isolated and aren’t a major...
What does a gastroparesis bowel movement look like, and should I be concerned?
Gastroparesis is a condition that affects the stomach. It’s sometimes also referred to as “delayed gastric emptying.” This condition affects an individual’s ability to properly digest their food because the muscles in their stomach aren’t functioning as they should....
Does drinking water after you eat help or hinder your digestion?
Drinking water is good for you. It’s that simple. About 60% of our bodies are made up of water, and it is what helps keep our bodies running smoothly. Not drinking enough water can cause joint pain, swelling from fluid retention, and constipation, just to name a few...
How long does it take for your food to digest?
Digestion is an essential body function that is also interconnected with a large portion of the organs in your body. For digestion to occur, the parts of the gastrointestinal system must function together. When one of these parts becomes damaged or doesn’t function as...
How to tell if your stomach is not digesting food
Do you have a creeping suspicion that your stomach is not digesting...
Colon prep 101: Everything you need to know before your procedure
A colonoscopy is a procedure that is performed on a patient by a...
Probiotics: What do they actually do for gut health?
Ever bought a pack of yogurts at the store that was marketed as...
What causes rectal bleeding and when to be concerned
Rectal bleeding is a symptom that can be attributed to a variety of...
How long does it take for your food to digest?
Digestion is an essential body function that is also interconnected...
What does a gastroparesis bowel movement look like, and should I be concerned?
Gastroparesis is a condition that affects the stomach. It’s...
Does drinking water after you eat help or hinder your digestion?
Drinking water is good for you. It’s that simple. About 60% of our...
3 slightly off symptoms that you should actually see a digestive doctor for
Digestive doctors are experts at diagnosing and treating digestive...
Is it worth it to see a GI doctor for a colonoscopy?
Colonoscopies are integral procedures that can play a part in saving...
How to speed up digestion when you feel bloated
Bloating is a physical sensation that may feel tight, uncomfortable,...
Is a bleeding rectum a sign of food intolerance?
Food intolerance is a term for when your body has a tougher time...
Centers for digestive disease offer comprehensive digestive care
A center for digestive disease is a type of medical care clinic....