Digestive issues and COVID-19 might be interrelated according to recent studies. While the most common signs of the COVID-19 virus: a fever, coughing, and some difficulty breathing, recent studies in China indicate that a significant number of people with COVID-19 have also reported many digestive issues, including lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal…
DetailsColorectal cancer awareness month 2020 is here. Every March the National Colorectal Cancer Alliance brings focus on this terrible disease. Colorectal cancer accounts for 50,000 deaths each year, the third most among all types of cancers. Colorectal cancers affect people of every race and ethnicity, and are most prominent in people over the age of…
DetailsSigns of Stomach Cancer Signs of stomach cancer can be difficult to detect? The signs and symptoms are somewhat vague and can be confused with many other benign gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Possible symptoms: Heartburn Bloating Nausea General feeling of discomfort Poor appetite Abdominal (belly) pain Vague discomfort in the abdomen, usually above the naval A…
DetailsOlder Men’s Health Issues Digestive health in older men (those 50 and older) are at greater risk of something going wrong in the digestive system. There are quite a few age-related health issues that are more likely to affect men as they age, particularly problems related to the digestive system. Some of these health concerns…
DetailsTo live long and healthy has been studied for decades. The doctors at Digestive Care Physicians are true believers in eating the right foods can help in overall heath which can lead to a longer life expectancy. Board-Certified physicians Dr. Singh, Dr. Rashbaum, Dr. Nitin Parikh, Dr. Long B. Nguyen, Dr. Ruth Montalva, and providers Tammi D’Elena, PA-C; and Vanessa T. Dang,…
DetailsDiverticulitis symptoms can be limited to severe. Many people with diverticulitis have little or no discomfort or symptoms. What is Diverticulitis? When the small pouches in the colon bulge outward through weak spots, like an inner tube that pokes through weak places in a tire, the pouch is called a diverticulum. Pouches (plural) are called…
DetailsFinally, the day of your colonoscopy is here! You’ve taken the prep, you’re clean as a whistle inside. The worst is over. Honestly, the day of your colonoscopy is the easy part. However, before I go on, I have to say that the prep has greatly improved. Years ago I had a colonoscopy and I…
DetailsWhat is Gastritis? Gastritis is a condition where infections and conditions cause inflammation in the lining of your stomach. The stomach lining becomes inflamed or swollen and can have a variety of warning symptoms. Indigestion A burning or gnawing feeling in the stomach Feeling full or bloated after eating Nausea and vomiting Belching Loss of…
DetailsHow to Prepare for a Colonoscopy When preparing for a colonoscopy, it’s very important to follow all of directions carefully. You will receive a packet of information at your initial consultation at Digestive Care Physicians with locations in Alpharetta, Cumming, Johns Creek and Lawrenceville, Georgia. In your packet you will find prep instructions. Your colon…
DetailsWhat Causes Rectal Pain? The most common causes of rectal pain (or anal pain) are hemorrhoids, anal fissures, infections, lodged foreign objects, or bowel diseases, such as colitis, IBD, or IBS. It might even be as simple as a skin sensitivity caused by your laundry detergent, soap, or clothing material. There are other causes of…
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