Ultrasound scans are very common, and you may be familiar with the technology as it's often prescribed to expecting mothers so they can have a glimpse of their child and
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When you’re dealing with digestive tract issues, it can affect your whole life. When your stomach hurts, you will often find that you aren’t able to function as you normally
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It’s common to have an upset stomach every once in a while, but there are signs to look out for that could point to it being something more severe. If
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If you’re dealing with digestive issues, you usually can tell what foods might trigger these issues. If you aren’t sure, it might be time to start keeping a food diary
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Dealing with colon cancer can be a nightmare. If you don’t catch it at an early stage, it can be difficult to treat and it can end up spreading throughout
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An upper endoscopy in Chicago, IL, is a minimally invasive test performed by Dr. David Chua, Dr. Rajeev Nayar, and Dr. Albert Saporta of Summit Digestive & Liver Disease Specialists.
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Your gastrointestinal system helps digest the foods you eat and convert them into nutrients and substances to fuel your body. Your colon gets rid of the waste products from foods,
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Colon cancer screening is an important diagnostic tool that can save your life. It’s a simple test that can help diagnose colorectal cancer in its early stages when it is
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Occasional feelings of heartburn are normal, but if you suffer from heartburn frequently, your heartburn could actually be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as GERD. Your gastroenterologist
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A gastroenterologist is a doctor who studies your digestive system's organs, particularly the biliary organs and GI tract (esophagus, stomach, and intestines) (your liver, bile ducts, pancreas, and gallbladder.) Our
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Liver disease can be a scary diagnosis. Unfortunately, it’s also a common medical condition. Seeing the right specialist can make all the difference in how you manage liver disease. A
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