When it is time to get a colonoscopy in Chicago, IL, Summit Digestive and Liver Disease Specialists has five locations to make it easy for you to make an appointment with any
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When it comes to your diet—it’s important to trust your gut.
Your gut microbiome is incredibly diverse, containing 50 trillion or more bacteria crucial for proper digestion. Not surprisingly, the rest
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Find out what you can do to treat your hemorrhoids.
Seeing bright red blood when you wipe may have you panicking. However, before you rush to the hospital, you should know
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Wondering if you could have GERD?
Are you living with acid reflux? If you deal with this problem rather frequently, you could have a chronic condition known as gastroesophageal reflux disease
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Is your body telling you that you could have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Are you just experiencing symptoms of an upset stomach, or is there something more going on? It can
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Learn more about acid reflux, its signs and triggers, and when to see a doctor.
Acid reflux happens to everyone, but what should you do if this becomes a common occurrence?
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Get to know more about your liver and common diseases that can impact it.
Been diagnosed with liver disease or know someone who has? Have a family history of liver disease
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The liver serves several important functions. It assists in the production of protein, cleans the blood, aids in food digestion, and helps metabolize glucose, iron, and cholesterol. The liver also
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Everyone can and will benefit from getting a colonoscopy during their lifetime.
A colonoscopy is an important screening and diagnostic tool. Yet about one in three adults between 50 to 75
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Wondering why you're dealing with abdominal pain?
Everyone deals with a stomachache from time to time. Typically, it will go away on its own, and it’s nothing to worry about; however,
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Should you schedule an appointment with a gastroenterologist?
A gastroenterologist is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions and disorders that impact the gastrointestinal tract including the liver, gallbladder and
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