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The Benefits of Early Detection: How Colon Cancer Screening Can Save Lives

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

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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

Why Would a Gastroenterologist Order an Ultrasound?

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

What Is Ulcerative Colitis?

Ulcerative colitis, also known as inflammatory bowel disease or IBD, is a painful medical condition which affects your colon. It’s caused by abnormal functioning of your immune system. Ulcerative colitis Read More

Understanding Liver Disease

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 Read More

Are You Dealing With Loss of Appetite?

You need to eat nutritious foods to stay healthy. Nutrients, vitamins, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates fuel your body, providing you with the energy you need to live. If you’ve ever Read More

Healthy Lifestyle With IBS

Do you suffer from chronic stomach or abdominal pain? If so, you could have a treatable condition known as irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. Your gastroenterologist is an expert at Read More

Reasons You May Need an Endoscopy

An endoscopy is a vital diagnostic procedure gastroenterologists use to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions affecting your upper digestive system. An endoscopy allows your gastroenterologist to view Read More

What To Know About Liver Disease

How your gastroenterologists in Chicago, IL, can help when you have liver disease Liver disease can make life difficult. Having a doctor who specializes in liver disease treatment can give you Read More

Are You Struggling With Crohn’s Disease?

Crohn’s disease can dramatically impact your life. When you are in fear of eating the wrong foods or having a painful attack, it can make you want to stay home Read More

Why Is a Colonoscopy Recommended?

Is it time for me to schedule a colonoscopy? According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the US. While we have seen a Read More

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