You’ve probably heard of hemorrhoids, also called piles. They are inflamed veins that cause lumps around your anus, and they can be quite painful. You also may or may not be aware of all of the hemorrhoid treatments available. Let’s take a look. Hemorrhoids can be internal or external, and it’s possible to have bothRead More
What is a thrombosed hemorrhoid? Hemorrhoids are enlarged vascular tissue in your lower rectum and anus. That’s the opening at the end of your large intestine through which stool leaves your body. Everyone has hemorrhoids. They don’t cause problems unless they swell up, however. Swollen hemorrhoids can cause itching and pain around your anus thatRead More
Internal and external hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are enlarged swollen veins in the anus and rectum. They’re also called piles. They can be painful and, fortunately, there are hemorrhoid treatments. There are two main types of hemorrhoids: Internal hemorrhoids are inside the rectum and may not be visible. External hemorrhoids are located under the skin around the anus, outsideRead More
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 hernia (also called hiatus hernia) the stomach bulges up into theRead 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 in your stomach for six months it encourages your body toRead 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) the stomach bulges up into the chest through that opening.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? There’s an array of screening options available. These include: Colonoscopy :Read 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 ready and what you can expect during and after the test. IfRead 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 the width of your little finger), flexible tube with a tinyRead 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 in bowel movements. What is colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer (alsoRead More
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