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Are hemorrhoids wreaking havoc on your rear?

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Mar 1, 2019

They may be embarrassing to talk about, but about 5 percent of American adults overall, and as many as half of those over the age of 50, will suffer from the irritating symptoms related to hemorrhoids at some point in...

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The science behind why stress can wreak havoc on your stomach

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Jul 18, 2018

We all go through periods of stress or moments of heightened anxiety. Although stress often feels like it’s all in your head, what you might not realize is that stress can have a very tangible — and sometimes long-term —...

Colon talk: How a screening can save your life

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Mar 23, 2018

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in men and women in the United States (excluding skin cancer). Each year, there are 140,000 new cases of colon cancer and over 50,000 deaths...

Millennials, we need to talk about our colons

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Jun 29, 2017

Born in 1981, I consider myself part of both Generation X as well as the millennial demographic. As one of the youngest Gen X-ers and oldest millennials, I try and keep a pulse on the labels and trends associated with...

Achalasia: Rare swallowing disorder treated with new minimally invasive procedure

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Apr 20, 2017

After losing an alarming 17 pounds in a month, Wayne Weaver, 80, learned he had a rare and potentially life-threatening swallowing condition called achalasia.Treatment for achalasia includes cutting the muscles in the lower esophagus, and the treatment of choice at most hospitals...

Your sensitive stomach might be caused by Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Apr 4, 2017

On the surface, our bodies may seem fine. Inside the gut however, there is a continuous war between invaders and our immune system’s defenses. Attackers (bacteria, viruses and toxins) keep arriving in our food and drink. White blood cells in the...

Popular heartburn medications associated with stroke: Should you be concerned?

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Feb 2, 2017

Heartburn can be a pain, especially following the holiday season. To find relief, millions of Americans have relied on a class of drugs called Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)—medications that bind to stomach cells to reduce acid, often associated with conditions...

A game-changing treatment for acid reflux and GERD

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Dec 13, 2016

Belching and heartburn was a daily part of Madalyn Miller’s life.“Prior to living in Dallas, I lived in San Diego and saw various doctors for an issue with belching,” the 29-year-old financial consultant said. “My belching and acid reflux had...

Are probiotics good for you?

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May 25, 2016

Probiotics are living bacteria or other microorganisms that have beneficial health effects in people when they’re ingested. Probiotics have become very popular and many of my patients are taking probiotics to gain some health advantage, but enthusiasm for a concept...

Could viruses contribute to inflammatory bowel diseases?

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Mar 31, 2015

Viruses may play a role in inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, according to a new study.Earlier research linked the diseases to bacteria in the gut.Researchers found that patients with inflammatory bowel diseases had a greater...