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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...

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Who Should be Tested and How Often?

Mar 1, 2023 | Cologuard Test, Colon Cancer, Digestive Care, Research

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...

How to tell if your stomach is not digesting food

Nov 28, 2022 | Digestion, Digestive Care

Do you have a creeping suspicion that your stomach is not digesting your food normally? There could be several different reasons for this, including poor diet, lack of physical activity or an underlying medical condition affecting your digestive process. If you think...

Colon prep 101: Everything you need to know before your procedure

Nov 28, 2022 | Digestive Care

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...

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Who Should be Tested and How Often?

Mar 1, 2023 | Cologuard Test, Colon Cancer, Digestive Care, Research

How to tell if your stomach is not digesting food

Nov 28, 2022 | Digestion, Digestive Care

Colon prep 101: Everything you need to know before your procedure

Nov 28, 2022 | Digestive Care

A gastroenterologist is a type of medical professional who is qualified to perform treatments and diagnose diseases of the gastrointestinal system. The gastrointestinal system is a system of organs that work together to process and digest food and liquids that pass...

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.

Is it worth it to see a GI doctor for a colonoscopy?

Nov 1, 2022 | Colonoscopy

Colonoscopies are integral procedures that can play a part in saving someone’s life. They should be performed on older adults every few years as part of a gastrointestinal health routine. If you’re unfamiliar with what exactly a colonoscopy is, it is a type of medical...