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for Gastroenterologist
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Becoming a Gastroenterologist
Why did you become a Gastroenterologist? Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy: It's a nice balance of pathophysiology procedures, so it's something that really peaked my interest I have a very strong interest in oncology actually and in cancer prevention. An
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Choosing a Gastroenterologist
Digestive system diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, colon cancer, and gastroesophageal reflux disease, require a doctor who specializes in that area. A gastroenterologist is a doctor who has spent an extra two or three years studying the g
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When You Need to See a Gastroenterologist
What is Gastroenterology? Dr. Sidney Smith: Gastroenterology is the sub especially of internal medicine which deals with the digestive tract. And within the digestive tract obviously the colon, the small intestine, diseases of the stomach and the eso
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Questions to Ask Your Doctor: Acid Reflux
It may be time to contact your healthcare provider if you have persistent or recurring heartburn that isn’t relieved with lifestyle changes or antacids. As you prepare for your visit, it’s a good idea to create a list of questions to discuss with you
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Crohn’s Disease: Finding the Right Specialist
Gastroenterologists are physicians who specialize in managing diseases of the digestive system (also known as the gastrointestinal, or GI, system). This includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, colon, and other
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Pregnancy and Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is most often diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 25, the period that also happens to be the peak of a woman’s fertility. For women of childbearing age who live with Crohn’s, their fluctuating condition and the drugs that manage thei
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Doctor Visit Guide
Life with Crohn’s disease often focuses on just one question: When am I going to have my next flare-up? The initial relief of being able to put a name to your condition is followed by worries: Why me? What can I do? Will it get better? It’s important
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Heartburn Drugs May Raise Pneumonia Risk
MONDAY, Dec. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Popular heartburn drugs, including proton pump inhibitors and histamine-2 receptor antagonists, may raise the risk of pneumonia, new research finds.
Researchers in Korea analyzed the results of 31 studies
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Difficulties Diagnosing Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Female Speaker: Dr. Charlene Prather is a Gastroenterologist and associate professor internal medicine at Saint Louis University. She understands why diagnosing irritable bowel syndrome maybe difficult. Dr. Charlene Prather: Positions really like to
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Definition An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), which is also known as an upper endoscopy or upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, is a diagnostic procedure that is performed to view the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (part o
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