Gastritis
What 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...
Preparing for a Colonoscopy
How 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,...
Rectal Pain – A Real Pain in the Butt!
What 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...
Heartburn Relief – Put Out the Fire
After a nice spicy meal some people experience acid reflux, which is generally categorized as a burning feeling in the chest and stomach. On the other hand, statistics show that 60 million Americans suffer from acid reflux disease, also known as GERD,...
6 Tips For Dealing With Digestive Problems
Are You Suffering From Digestive Health Problems? Chronic digestive health problems can be caused by infection, stress, bacteria in food and medications. But the bottom line is, if you suffer from upset stomach, gas and sudden attacks of diarrhea, or if you feel like...
Cologuard Instead of Colonoscopy?
Cologuard® is the colon cancer screening test may sound good to a patient who has put off a colonoscopy due to a number of reasons. Many are concerned about the cost, the complexity, heard the prep is inconvenient to their schedule, or just plain embarrassed to have...
Stress Can Be Hard on Your Stomach
You’ve probably heard stress can create havoc on just about every part of your body and mind. Chronic stress can exacerbate many serious health problems: Mental health, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease,...
Beans, Super Food for Gut & Brain Health
Maybe you’ve missed it on the news lately, but healthy beans have been reported to be super foods, not only for the gut but for overall physical and mental health. A healthy gut is one that digests, absorbs, and eliminates with ease and is free from illness. It’s...
Eating Whole Grains Is Good For You
Whole grains have been consumed for thousands of years. A high intake of refined grains can be linked to health problems like obesity and inflammation. Whole grains are a completely different ballgame. For Instance: There are legitimate, overriding health benefits to...
Protect Your Family from Stomach Cancer
For many Americans, the start of November brings thoughts of Thanksgiving. At the heart of our national holiday is gratitude for family, friends, and abundant food. For this reason, in 2010, the US Senate chose November as the ideal time to institute Stomach Cancer...
