Your pancreas is six to ten inches long and located in the upper left abdomen. Its primary function is to produce enzymes that aid in the digestion of food. It
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Diarrhea might not be something you want to talk about; however, it happens to everyone. Whether it’s a stomach bug, something you ate, or a more serious and underlying digestive
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Has a gastroenterologist just found colon polyps during your routine colonoscopy? If so, you may be wondering what these masses are, why they occur, and if this could put you
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Do you deal with constant acid reflux? Is heartburn commonplace? Do you feel full quickly after eating? If so, these could all be signs of a condition known as a
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Is your morning latte suddenly making your stomach do flips? Do you experience gastrointestinal upset whenever you enjoy a cheesy slice of pizza? Any gastroenterologist knows that this can be
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Are you having trouble making it to the bathroom in time? Do you notice issues such as leakage, particularly when passing gas? If so, these are signs of fecal or
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Noticing a painful lump or bump near the anus? We know this might be a rather embarrassing topic, and one you may wish to simply ignore; however, naturally, you may
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Colitis simply means that there is inflammation present in the colon, or large intestines, and it’s often caused by bacteria but can also be caused by a virus or parasite.
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Colonoscopies performed by your gastroenterologists at Summit Digestive and Liver Disease Specialists in Oakbrook Terrace and Chicago, IL, offer important information about the health of your large intestine (colon) and
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Many of us experience constipation or difficulty moving our bowels at some point in life. Constipation may be very uncomfortable, which warrants seeking some relief through medication. However, you may
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If you have chronic acid reflux or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), you could develop Barrett’s Esophagus. It is a condition associated with inflammation in the lining of the esophagus. At
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