Esophageal cancer is one of the most dangerous types of cancer. It affects up to 16,000 individuals every year in the United States alone. Often, esophageal cancer is not identified or diagnosed until it is in its more advanced stages, making it difficult to treat. However, the good news is that esophageal cancer is one [...]
Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer affecting Americans. Every year about 140,000 people will be diagnosed with the cancer and if not treated the cancer can be fatal. Luckily, colorectal cancer is highly preventable and there are many steps that one can take to help mitigate the development of colorectal cancer. [...]
A 19-year-old is addressing invisible illnesses by sharing her own experience of living with Crohn’s disease. Recently Aimee shared her story on Facebook to encourage body positivity for people also suffering from Crohn’s disease. The Crohn’s Disease Specialist Beverly Hills describes Crohn’s disease as a form of inflammatory bowel disease. Symptoms such as skin lesions, digestive pain, [...]
The most common cause of irregular liver function in the US is now attributed to a fatty liver. Shockingly, 1 in 5 Americans and Australians suffers from fatty liver disease. But what exactly is a fatty liver? It is a condition in the liver that causes it to retain excess fats. Some fat in the [...]
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 [...]
No one really thinks of the colon when thinking of healthy foods or foods in general. The truth is your diet affects your colon health immensely. The colon is a very important part of the digestive system and eating healthier will keep is working well. If you are already having problems with your colon a [...]
Fatty liver disease often occurs from an excess accumulation of fat inside the individual cells of the liver. As a result, the normally healthy liver tissue is partially replaced with unhealthy, fatty tissue that can eventually begin to overtake the entire liver itself. As time moves forward, the build-up of fatty tissue wreaks havoc on [...]
Ulcerative Colitis is a medical disorder that affects the large intestines, sometimes referred to as the colon. The intestinal lining becomes inflamed while developing tiny ulcers or open sores that produce a kind of mucus. The result is a chronic pain or discomfort in the abdominal region and perhaps an increased frequency of emptying the [...]
When an internal body part pushes beyond the restraining wall or tissue into an area where it does not belong, a hernia begins to occur. A hiatal hernia is when the stomach bulges up into the chest cavity through an opening in our esophagus called the hiatus. This can cause serious health problems to your [...]
The international Benign Barrett’s and Cancer Taskforce, or BOB CAT, has developed evidence-based consensus recommendations for the clinical management of non-dysplastic Barrett’s esophagus (BE) and low-grade dysplasia (LGD). In Barrett's esophagus, the connecting tissue between the stomach and mouth, or the esophagus, is substituted with tissue similar to that of the intestinal tract. This medical [...]
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