Gastro Center NJ

Gastro Center NJ

At the Gastro Center of NJ, we prioritize your digestive health. Our highly trained professional gastroenterologists treat our patients with the most modern approaches and the most advanced medical technologies. We work towards accommodating the unique needs of every patient....

Why Do I Have a Stabbing Pain In My Upper Stomach?

Everyone experiences stomach pain at least once. The good thing about stomach pain is that it disappears on its own and usually requires no further medical intervention. On the other hand, severe cases of stomach ache pertaining to infections and disor...

What Is the Best Breakfast for Acid Reflux Sufferers?

Breakfast has always been hailed as the most important meal of the day. Turns out this old adage is nothing short of true, especially for acid reflux sufferers. Filling up the stomach with good food can prevent acid attacks throughout the day and allev...

Acid Reflux and Bad Breath

GERD and bad breath usually go hand-in-hand, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with bad breath forever. In this article, we discuss the cause of acid reflux, as well as some immediate remedies you can apply right now to improve your breath. ...

Does Working Out Make Acid Reflux Worse?

When you feel like the contents of your stomach can make an appearance at any moment, the last thing you want to do is exercise. But just because you have acid reflux doesn’t mean you have to skip the gym and stay at home. So, does working out ac...

Colonoscopy Prep Drink: A Complete Guide for a Joyous Colonoscopy Preparation

The colonoscopy is the golden standard for catching polyps and preventing colon cancer altogether. So if it’s so effective, why are patients so averse to undergoing a colonoscopy, even if it means saving their lives? There’s only one reason...

Is Colonoscopy Necessary for Everyone?

Colonoscopies are hailed as the golden standard for colon cancer screening. Praised by many as life-saving more and more physicians are recommending colon cancer screening for everyone even patients that are considered low-risk. Are colonoscopies nec...

The Cost of Colonoscopy: Insurance Anesthesia And More

How Much Does a Colonoscopy Cost? Colonoscopy costs vary depending on a number of factors. Colonoscopies can cost anywhere from $2000 to $10000 for patients without health insurance. On the other hand those getting screened with health insurance typic...

Colonoscopy Anesthesia: Types, Levels, and Possible Side Effects

Undergoing a colonoscopy can be a nerve-wracking affair. It’s common knowledge that colonoscopies can be uncomfortable, especially for first-timers. This makes a lot of people averse to getting screened, even though they are at high-risk for colo...

The Difference Between Colon Cancer and Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids and colon cancer are two gastrointestinal complications that are on opposite ends of the spectrum. One is a common curable inflammation; the other is notorious for high mortality rates in the United States. Despite the differences in the na...

At-Home Colon Cancer Screening Tests: What You Need to Know

90% of colon cancer cases in the US are diagnosed in patients 50 years old and older. However, recent studies show a rising incidence of colon cancer in younger adults. Bowel cancer found in ages 20 – 30 rose between 1990 and 2016, increasing as ...