Hemorrhoids. The dreaded word that is associated with getting older and a lot of pain and discomfort during bathroom time. Hemorrhoids are a swollen grouping of veins in the lower rectum region and anus; symptoms include itching, bloody stool, rectal pain and prolapsed, which is when the hemorrhoid protrudes out of the anal canal. Hemorrhoids [...]
Have you ever felt tired, bloated or gassy after a meal? Improving your gut health could help to solve such effects and improve other bodily functions. Gut health refers to the health of your digestive system, specifically the colon, intestinal tract and stomach. Poor gut health symptoms can often be less obvious like join [...]
Halloween is upon us and the stores are full of candy to greet the holiday. Following Halloween, all of the candy will be on sale and the pantry will be stocked with treats. The kids may be able to stomach the high sugar content and mix of syrups and coloring, but it is probably [...]
Once it’s present, stomach cancer can be difficult to recognize or track. GI Specialist Dr. Peyton Berookim has several awards and years of experience to properly differentiate digestive tract illnesses and symptoms. Stomach cancer can be treated if recognized early on, but if caught too late after it has spread, it cannot be cured [...]
As a gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, Dr. Berookim takes pride in providing preventative care for his patients. Colon cancer is one of the five most common cancers that are easily preventable. Dedicated to International Men’s Health week, our health center will be focusing on preventative care for colon cancer with these seven tips: [...]
Considered by many patients to be the best gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, Dr. Berookim finds one of the most common concerns for patients is colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer, in particular, is one of the least talked about cancers but is just as life-threatening. Our institute believes in advocating for cancer awareness and has provided [...]
