The biliary system is a vital part of your digestive system. It helps your body digest fats and absorb fat-soluble vitamins. When there’s a problem with your biliary system, it can not only hinder digestion, but it can lead to organ inflammation and infections. What are the symptoms of biliary disease? You can get the […]
Do you have chronic heartburn or difficulty swallowing? In many cases, these can indicate symptoms of GERD. But sometimes, it is a sign of a more serious condition called Barrett’s esophagus, which can place you at greater risk of throat cancer. Can Barrett’s esophagus be reversed? We’ll explore that and more of your FAQs in this […]
The roles of a proctologist vs. gastroenterologist can be confusing. After all, both can diagnose and treat diseases of the lower digestive tract. Often, discerning the difference can be challenging. In fact, we frequently get asked this question, and that’s why we wanted to take a moment to explain these two specialties, their unique roles, […]
Admit it: you may know very little about gastroenterologists beyond our role in your regular colonoscopy screening. But there’s so much more to us than that. Did you know that gastroenterologists are responsible for helping those with severe heartburn or GERD? Because gastroenterology is focused on the digestive organs, these expert physicians get to treat […]