Diverticulosis is a common issue that many people deal with. It often doesn’t cause any symptoms and may not need immediate treatment. However, it is important to make sure you Read more

So, you’ve been putting off getting a colon cancer screening for a while now … what’s the worst that can happen? Actually — a lot. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal Read more

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 Read more

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 Read more

When your bile ducts become blocked, your body cannot receive essential bile for proper function. Dr. David Chua, Dr. Rajeev Nayar, and Dr. Albert Saporta of Summit Digestive & Liver Read more

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. Read more

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, Read more

Your gastrointestinal system is important to your daily life and when you’re dealing with issues with it, it can really impact your ability to function on a daily basis. There Read more

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 Read more

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 Read more

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 Read more