Asides from the obvious negative health effects that come with smoking, there are little things that can motivate a smoker to quit the unfavorable habit. Almost 75%-80% of smokers state that they would like to quit, but quitting such an addictive habit can be difficult. Although big health risks can be overlooked by smokers, these everyday situations [...]
According to fast track procedures Los Angeles, seeing a gastroenterologist for a precolonoscopy consultation may unnecessarily add to the cost of the procedure. There has been much criticism about the costs related to colonoscopy procedures, and it seems that by employing the “fast track” to the appropriate clients, the overall cost of colonoscopies can be [...]
Colon cancer is a serious problem for many Americans. The rates are spiking like never before. Much of reason for the spike in rates of colon cancer has to do with unhealthy diets. Unfortunately, in the early stages of colon cancer, when the concern is most easily treated, symptoms are undiagnosable. For that reason, it [...]
When many of us hear the word “probiotic,” our minds tend to fill with the images of our favorite yogurts. While some might consider the rising popularity of these tiny microbes as simply a marketing gimmick by yogurt makers to trick us into buying more of their flavored dairy treats, recent probiotic research suggests that [...]
I've dedicated this blog post to illuminating the facts, symptoms and differences of Celiac Disease (CD) and Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS). Although awareness of the terms "gluten" and "gluten free diet" have never been higher,understanding of these two separate conditions is generally misunderstood... WHAT IS CELIAC DISEASE? Celiac Disease (CD) is a common, yet potentially life threatening, disorder which can easily be undiagnosed [...]
WHAT IS SIBO? Surprisingly, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a fairly common bacterial disorder. It can often go undiagnosed for years and make your quality of life very poor. SIBO is a dysfunction of the small bowel that allows bacteria to proliferate above normal levels. Unlike the colon, which should contain a lot of highly [...]
As A GI Doctor, colorectal cancer prevention is one of my top priorities and there is now very encouraging news on this front! On August 12, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first at-home stool DNA colorectal cancer screening test for early detection called Cologuard. The test is effective in finding [...]
At the Gastroenterology Institute of Southern California, colon cancer prevention is our top priority. We do what we can by screening for abnormal tissue and removing polyps. But we’re happiest when a colonoscopy shows a completely healthy colon. One of the ways you can increase the odds of a normal test result is by making [...]
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People pass gas, 14 times a day on average through belch or flatulence. However, for expecting mothers, passing gas is even higher on average, which can cause some embarrassing moments. Many things can cause gas and bloating during pregnancy such as swallowing air when chewing gum or foods that causes bloating in your abdomen. The [...]
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