Digestive Health Information
PA GI is proud to be taking the lead to help inform the community about digestive disorders and how simple screenings can save lives. Education is at the heart of our practice and we are pleased to make available patient information sheets on different digestive health topics. Be sure to check back for new topics posted on our website regularly.
BARRETT’S ESOPHAGUS
- Barrett's esophagus is a condition that affects the lining of the esophagus and occurs in people with significant acid reflux.
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BOWEL INCONTINENCE
- Bowel incontinence is a frequent and debilitating condition that may result from many different causes.
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CELIAC DISEASE
- Celiac disease is an immune reaction to eating gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.
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CHRONIC CONSTIPATION
- Chronic constipation is infrequent bowel movements or difficult passage of stools that persists for several weeks or longer.
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CIRRHOSIS
- Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver, which happens when hard scar tissue replaces soft healthy tissue.
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COLON CANCER SCREENING
- The most up-to-date information on colon cancer and how to detect and successfully treat the disease.
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COLON POLYPS
A polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue on the inner lining of the colon or the rectum.
COLONOSCOPY PREP IMPROVEMENTS
- The gastroenterologists at PA GI are continually evaluating new prep solutions. There’s been a big improvement in taste, along with new options.
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CROHN’S DISEASE
- Crohn’s disease belongs to a group of conditions known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). It is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract.
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DIET CAN BENEFIT CROHN'S PATIENTS
A study compared the effectiveness specific diets as treatment for Crohn’s disease.
DIVERTICULOSIS & DIVERTICULITIS
- Diverticulosis is the presence of small pockets, or diverticula, in the muscular wall of the large intestine.
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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)
- Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is the inability to break down and digest food properly.
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FODMAP DIET
- Low-FODMAP diets can provide remarkable benefits for many people with common digestive disorders.
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GAS AND BLOATING
- Excessive gas and bloating is a common intestinal symptom. Passing gas, or belching is normal. In fact healthy subjects can pass gas up to 20 times per day.
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HEARTBURN & ESOPHAGEAL REFLUX
- Esophageal reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is commonly referred to as “heartburn.”
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Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids are abnormal areas of swelling in the rectum or anal region which is caused by large and dilated veins.
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HEPATITIS C
- Hepatitis C is an infection caused by a virus that attacks the liver and leads to inflammation. There are three types of hepatitis viruses – A, B and C.
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HET HEMORRHOID TREATMENT
- Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum, similar to varicose veins.
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IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disturbance of the colonic function, usually characterized by abdominal discomfort, bloating, and abnormal bowel movements.
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LACTOSE INTOLERANCE
- Lactose intolerance means the body cannot easily digest lactose; a type of natural sugar found in milk and dairy products.
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MEDICARE COLONOSCOPY
- Medicare beneficiaries may have lower out-of-pocket costs when doctors remove growths, or polyps during routine a colonoscopy.
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PROBIOTICS
- Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that have health benefits, especially for your digestive system.
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Ulcerative Colitis
- Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine, the inner lining of the colon develops tiny sores, or ulcers.
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Your Healthy Gut
- Dr. Mohan Rengen was interviewed for this Business Woman article on prebiotics and probiotics.
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