Digestive Health Insights: Expert Tips, News, and Patient Stories
Gallstones: Should I Get Gallbladder Surgery?
Gallstones form when bile stored in the gallbladder hardens. Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of
Why Eating Too Much Dairy is Bad for Your Digestive System
Let’s face it, dairy has a special place in a lot of people’s hearts when it comes to food. Some
What You Need to Know About NASH
What is NASH? NASH is an acronym for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, which is when your liver is inflamed or damaged from
What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder, meaning symptoms are caused by changes with a functional GI disorder that have
What is Diarrhea?
Diarrhea is loose, watery stools. Having diarrhea means passing loose stools three or more times a day. Acute diarrhea usually lasts 1
SuperBug Concerns
There has been a lot of attention in the media recently about patients getting infections from ERCP scopes in California.
What is a FibroScan?
A FibroScan, or liver ultrasonographic elastography device, is an innovative, non-invasive solution to detecting non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and related liver
What Causes Intestinal Spasms?
The digestive tract is made up of a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube that breaks
What are the Signs of Colon Cancer?
Colorectal cancers are what colon cancer and rectal cancer are typically referred to when discussed together. Cancer of the colon
What Are the Side Effects of Long-Term Use of PPIs?
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a class of medications that are commonly used to treat acid-related disorders. PPIs help reduce
Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Â is a condition that affects about 10-15% of the U.S. population and
The Most Common Digestive Problems for People Under 35
When you reach a certain age, digestive problems can be a common occurrence. Often times you’ll hear your older relatives
The Importance of Fiber and Your Diet as You Age
Fiber is a plant-based nutrient that is essential to our body’s health. Besides from its nutritional value, fiber has been
Women’s Wellness and Your Digestive Health
We know that screening colonoscopy saves lives. So, it may be surprising to learn that even with all the publicity
Schedule your colonoscopy!
COLON CANCER: Preventable Treatable Beatable So, you finally decided to do it and schedule that colonoscopy. Good move! Call and make
Dr. Accurso Discusses New Treatment Approach for Crohn’s Disease
We at Digestive Healthcare Center (DHC)—along with and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (BCBSNJ) and Beacon Health
More on IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
What causes IBS? The causes of IBS are not well understood. Researchers believe a combination of physical and mental health problems
How is the Cause of Diarrhea Diagnosed?
If acute diarrhea lasts several days, diagnostic tests are usually not necessary. If diarrhea lasts longer than a week, is accompanied by
How Does Telemedicine Work?
On how many occasions have you taken time out of your day to drive to the doctor’s office and wait
An In-Depth Look Into Infusion Therapy
What is Infusion Therapy? Infusion therapy is an exciting new branch of medicine that enables multiple conditions that previously required hospitalization or
Colorectal Cancer Screening: What You Should Know
What is Colorectal Cancer? At Digestive Healthcare Center, our team of expert gastroenterologists strives to ensure that patients have all the information
Choosing the Right Gastroenterologist Near Me
The human body is an intricate system with a complex internal makeup. Our unique bodies require specified attention in the
Celiac Disease or Gluten Sensitivity—Know the Difference
Do You Have A Gluten Problem? Whether you have Celiac Disease or just gluten sensitivity, we can help you understand the
Dining With IBS: Managing Symptoms Through Your Diet
Digestive Healthcare Center (DHC) is hosting a nutritional seminar with Mary Ellen McCrea, MS, RD, CDE on the dos and
Our Gastroenterology Centers in NJ
We are proud to offer comprehensive gastroenterology care at our three office locations in Somerset County, including our Hillsborough office and surgical center.Â
Colonoscopy at Digestive Healthcare Center in Somerset County
Proper preparation is crucial for the completion of a successful colonoscopy. Please follow all instructions given to you by your physician, and contact us with any questions you have. We are proud to provide comprehensive digestive health care and services to patients at our three gastroenterology centers in NJ, with colonoscopies performed at our Hillsborough office and surgical center. To learn more or schedule your appointment, please contact us today.