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...
Posted on June 25th, 2019
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...
Posted on June 21st, 2019
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. ...
Posted on June 18th, 2019
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...
Posted on June 17th, 2019
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...
Posted on June 7th, 2019
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...
Posted on June 4th, 2019
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...
Posted on May 30th, 2019
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...
Posted on May 29th, 2019
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...
Posted on May 28th, 2019
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 ...
Posted on May 23rd, 2019
