Older 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…
Diverticulitis 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…
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, Johns Creek and Lawrenceville, Georgia. In your packet you will find prep instructions. Your colon…