March is colon cancer awareness month! Check out these facts about this preventable disease. It is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in women and men combined. There are … Read More
Crohns & Colitis Foundation “Take Steps”
Attention patients with IBD and family members! The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation is hosting an educational event and kickoff party before the annual walk. It’s FREE food and games at … Read More
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that develops when muscles in your large intestine (or colon) contract too slowly or quickly. SYMPTOMS Abdominal pain or cramping Constipation or … Read More
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer affects the esophagus, the tube that transports food and liquids from the throat to the stomach. Esophageal cancer usually begins in the cells that line the inside of … Read More
Colorectal Cancers
The second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, colon or rectal cancer is cancer of the large intestine, the lower part of your digestive system. Rectal cancer … Read More
What is SIBO?
Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth is a syndrome that occurs in the small intestine. The small intestine is the organ that joins the stomach and the colon. The small intestine aids … Read More