Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder that normally starts in early adulthood and affects 20% of the population, yet no one really knows what causes it. It’s perplexing for sure since we don’t know exactly why someone experiences the symptoms, but we can learn about 8 factors that increase your risk for irritable
Seeing blood after moving your bowels can be worrisome, but there are many conditions which might cause this and not all are serious or life threatening. However, in some circumstances a trip to a gastroenterologist might be in order. Let’s find out when to see a gastroenterologist for rectal bleeding. Less Concerning Rectal Bleeding If
Seeing blood on the toilet paper, in your toilet bowl, or in your stool can make anyone worried. Since hemorrhoids and colon cancer can cause similar symptoms, don’t panic. Hemorrhoids are much more common. So is it hemorrhoids or colon cancer? How to tell the difference. Hemorrhoids And Their Symptoms Hemorrhoids are swollen veins inside
We have all have had an occasion where we ate too much, ate too much of a spicy dish, or got into bed without letting our dinner digest properly. The result is typically a burning sensation like heartburn, feeling like we need to burp, or waking up with a sour taste in our mouth. You
The first thing to understand about Crohn’s Disease is that it can be quite challenging. It involves inflammation of the intestinal walls, which can lead to severe damage, sometimes extending to the outer lining. Crohn’s Disease is one of the main types of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), which cause swelling or inflammation of the intestine.
Upper endoscopy, or esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), is a minimally invasive procedure used to examine the upper digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. By using a thin, flexible tube equipped with a camera and light, doctors can visualize the lining of these organs, diagnose conditions, and even perform therapeutic interventions. At Schwarz and Ammirati Gastroenterology,
