Gallstones form when bile stored in the gallbladder hardens. Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of your abdomen, just beneath your liver. It holds a digestive fluid called bile that’s released into your small intestine. Gallstones are pebble-like pieces of concentrated bile material, typically made up of cholesterol or bilirubin […]
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Hemorrhoids can affect your everyday life and make tasks like sitting, moving, or going to the bathroom especially difficult or painful. They may become inflamed and cause pain, itching, or bleeding. Though uncomfortable, hemorrhoids are rarely life-threatening or dangerous. In most cases, hemorrhoids will clear up on their own within a few days. However, if […]
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What is Constipation? Constipation is a condition in which a person has uncomfortable or infrequent bowel movements, typically less than three per week. The stool becomes dry and hard, making the bowel movements painful and difficult to pass. Chronic constipation affects up to 20% of adults and 16% of children in the United States. Many […]
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Stomach acid is needed to break down the food that you eat. Your stomach has no problem handling this. On the other hand, your esophagus — the tube connecting your mouth and stomach — is irritated by it. When stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, it is known as acid reflux. It can cause […]
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Fatty liver disease, also known as hepatic steatosis, is a common condition caused by having extra fat stored in the liver. While it is normal to have small amounts of fat in your liver, too much can become a health problem. Your liver is the second-largest organ in your body, and it helps to process […]
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Colonoscopy Preparation Without Magnesium Citrate At Digestive Healthcare Center, we continuously update our patients on the latest news regarding preparation for colonoscopy. Under the Vi-Jon LLC Magnesium Citrate Saline Oral Solution recall, over 50 laxatives sold under various brand names at major pharmacies have been recalled. The recall affects products distributed in the United States, […]
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At Digestive Healthcare Center, we want to keep our patients informed about a wide variety of gastrointestinal health conditions that can impact their daily comfort. One such condition is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), with April designated as Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month. IBS is a very common condition in the United States, and with over […]
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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and at Digestive Healthcare Center, we want our patients to be informed about this disease, screening techniques, and how you can get involved to spread awareness and help keep yourself and those around you healthy. Every March (and all year long!), patients, survivors, and caregivers are encouraged to […]
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November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month – Learn More Our gastroenterologists at Digestive Healthcare Center are dedicated to keeping our patients informed about all facets of digestive health, including certain conditions that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms. Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, affects both men and women in the United States. According to the […]
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Learn More About Liver Cancer During Liver Cancer Awareness Month At Digestive Healthcare Center, we strive to keep our patients aware of all manner of conditions so they can recognize the symptoms early on and receive a diagnosis and subsequent treatment as quickly as possible. One such condition is liver cancer, also known as hepatic […]
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