What is Hiatal Hernia? Any time an internal body part pushes into an area where it doesn’t belong, it’s called a hernia. The hiatus is an opening in the diaphragm — the muscular wall separating the chest cavity from the abdomen. In a hiatal herniaRead More
When deciding to take a probiotic it’s beneficial to first determine WHY you’re taking one. Do you have digestive issues or some other reason to suspect you need a probiotic? Is it because you were told they’re great, support weight management goals or improve bloating?Read More
“As you’re working on weight management, you MUST make the process as easy as possible and focus on sustainability for LONG TERM success. When you are considering procedures for weight loss, are you losing weight for today OR for 5 + years down the road?Read More
Control portion size. Learn healthy habits. See real results. The ORBERA® Gastric Balloon is a weight loss solution designed to help with portion control and ultimately improve weight loss. ORBERA® is a durable gastric balloon made out of soft silicone. While it is temporarily inRead More
Any time an internal body part pushes into an area where it doesn’t belong, it’s called a hernia. The hiatus is an opening in the diaphragm — the muscular wall separating the chest cavity from the abdomen. In a hiatal hernia (also called hiatus hernia)Read More
When’s the best time to get a colon cancer screening? And is it really necessary? (Spoiler alert: Yes!) Johns Hopkins gastroenterologist Francis Giardiello, M.D. , answers patients’ most common questions about colon cancer screening. How do I know which colon cancer screening is right for me?Read More
Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum, similar to varicose veins. Hemorrhoids can develop inside the rectum (internal hemorrhoids) or under the skin around the anus (external hemorrhoids). Nearly three out of four adults will have hemorrhoids fromRead More
Here are some general instructions to prepare for a colonoscopy. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your doctor. During your colonoscopy prep, your doctor or nurse will review the steps with you and make sure that you know how to get readyRead More
A colonoscopy is a test to look inside your colon. It is done by a gastroenterologist, a doctor trained in looking at the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The main tool used to look inside the colon is a colonoscope. A colonoscope is a long, thin (about theRead More
Colorectal cancer (CRC) Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer among men and among women in the U.S. It occurs when precancerous polyps in the colon or in the rectum become cancerous. Signs may include rectal bleeding, blood in the stool or change inRead More