If you frequently take one of the popular over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications like Motrin, Advil, or Aleve, you could be playing Russian Roulette with your stomach. Known as NSAIDS, these meds, along with other risk factors, can lead to peptic ulcer disease. Let us provide some help understanding peptic ulcer disease.
Read More »Understanding Peptic Ulcer DiseaseIf you are pregnant or know you have eaten some spoiled food, you’re not surprised if you throw up. When there doesn’t seem to be any logical reason for your nausea and vomiting, seeing a specialist is a wise next step. This is especially true if it continues for more than a couple of weeks. This is a prime example when to see a gastroenterologist for frequent nausea.
Read More »When To See A Gastroenterologist For Frequent NauseaCeliac disease creates an autoimmune reaction in your small intestine to eating gluten, a protein in wheat, rye, and barley. It can be difficult to diagnose because it affects people so differently, and in fact, there are 200 known celiac symptoms. We will look at 10 signs you may have celiac disease focusing on the most prominent.
Read More »10 Signs You May Have Celiac DiseaseBoth IBS and IBD are chronic gastrointestinal disorders, and they both have similar symptoms. At the same time, they are distinctly different conditions. If that’s not confusing enough, a patient can have both. What’s the difference between IBS vs. IBD? Keep reading to distinguish between the two and get the right treatment..
Read More »What’s the Difference Between IBS vs. IBD?There are those who dread holiday dinners because they are trying to lose weight and know they will overindulge. Others can’t wait until the holidays so they can “pig out. Then there are those who live with IBD and stress as the holidays approach, as there are so many situations, decisions, and personal interactions that can possibly cause friction or embarrassment. Fortunately, there are ways to navigate holiday dinners when you have IBD.
Read More »IBD: Navigating Holiday DinnersDo Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis increase risk of cancer? The short answer is yes. If you have ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s Disease involving the colon, you are at a higher risk for developing colon cancer. However, the majority of people with these two conditions may never develop colon cancer. Keep reading to find out how to reduce your risk factors.
Read More »Ulcerative Colitis And Colon CancerIf you have been experiencing digestive issues, you may be thinking to yourself, could it be irritable bowel syndrome? Let’s try to answer that question for you.
Read More »Could I Have Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome?All of us can suffer from an upset tummy after overindulging, occasionally get constipated, or develop excess gas and heartburn. When this happens, we take an over-the-counter medication and usually forget about it. When these incidents begin to occur more frequently, it’s time to pay attention to signs you may have poor digestive health.
Read More »Signs You May Have Poor Digestive HealthOur digestive system is made up of several components and organs. They include the esophagus, stomach, colon, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, small intestine, large intestine, and the anus. When something doesn’t work right or there is an issue within your digestive tract, you will know pretty quick. There will be symptoms you cannot ignore. The best person to diagnose the problem is a specialist known as a gastroenterologist, and here are some of the signs you need a gastroenterologist.
Read More »Signs You Need A GastroenterologistMany people who frequently have gas will tell you they experience pain and embarrassment. If this sounds like you, understanding gas and how to find relief might reduce those embarrassing moments and help you feel better.
Read More »Understanding Gas And How To Find ReliefDigestive Health Services, SC is a gastroenterology practice with four board certified and highly trained physicians.
