July 31, 2019
Colorectal cancer is a condition that begins as a polyp in the lining of either the colon or rectum. Once a polyp becomes cancerous, this disease can spread through the […]
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The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation defines Crohn’s disease as “an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.” This debilitating disease affects approximately 780,000 Americans. Crohn’s disease […]
Read MoreJuly 2, 2019
Place your hand just below your belly button. Now, imagine a long scar running all the way from your belly button to your pelvis. In the past, people who went […]
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Many conditions that affect the colon and rectum, such as constipation and irritable bowel syndrome, can be easily treated without the need for surgery. However, there are other more serious […]
Read MoreMay 6, 2019
Gallstones are a common condition that affects approximately 10 to 15 percent of Americans, or nearly 25 million people. Although gallstones might be common, they can lead to severe complications […]
Read MoreMay 6, 2019
When you consider the fact that your body relies solely on the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to break down food into nutrients that help you re-energize, grow, and repair cells, it […]
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