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Your gastroenterologist may advise having an endoscopy for various reasons. Using this quick technique, the doctor can view the lining and walls of the whole GI tract, from the esophagus Read More

Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and while scientists have yet to find a cure, treatment can control symptoms and improve quality of life. Everyone with an Read More

Colorectal cancer affects both men and women. Like many cancers, the likelihood of successful treatment is much higher when colon cancer is found early. In fact, early detection results in Read More

For some people, acid reflux is something that happens occasionally. For others, acid reflux is chronic and severe enough to cause problems in day-to-day life. Gastroenterology specialist Dr. Vikram S. Jayanty Read More

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive disorder that can cause stomach pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea, among other symptoms. It’s a common condition that can strike at any age. Read More

Sleep is crucial for good health. Lack of quality sleep is associated with a host of health issues including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic disorders. It’s also important Read More

For most people, heartburn is an occasional issue, but some experience persistent symptoms. If you’re in the second group, it’s crucial that you pay attention to your symptoms and visit Read More

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause distressing symptoms such as diarrhea, bloating, and abdominal cramps that interfere with your daily life. Identifying and avoiding foods that aggravate your symptoms is Read More

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive condition that impacts the colon. Most people experience digestive troubles at some point in their lives, but it’s usually short-lived and resolves Read More

If you have acid reflux, you’re all too familiar with the burning throat and chest discomfort it causes. Acid reflux occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the valve between Read More