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Why is it important to get a screening colonoscopy?
After lung cancer, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Annually, approximately 150,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed in the United States and 50,000 people die from the disease.
COVID-19 Vaccination
We strongly recommend all our patients, and more specifically those with inflammatory bowel disease on immunosuppressive and biologic therapy, receive the vaccine as soon as it is available We as staff and clinicians will get vaccinated as soon as it is available to...
Hepatitis
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, often caused by a virus. Other causes may include heavy alcohol use, toxins, medication, or other medical conditions.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
IBS is a disorder of the digestive system characterized by chronic, recurrent, abdominal pain and change in bowel habits.
Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) and Wheat Allergy
Unlike celiac disease NCGS, also known as gluten intolerance, is not a well-defined entity. There is no test or biomarkers to help with the diagnosis. Patient with GI Symptoms like celiac disease and respond well to a gluten free diet.
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease, is an autoimmune disease triggered by the consumption of gluten. Gluten is an insoluble protein found in barley, rye and wheat.
Why is it important to get a screening colonoscopy?
After lung cancer, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Annually, approximately 150,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed in the United States and 50,000 people die from the disease.
COVID-19 Vaccination
We strongly recommend all our patients, and more specifically those with inflammatory bowel disease on immunosuppressive and biologic therapy, receive the vaccine as soon as it is available We as staff and clinicians will get vaccinated as soon as it is available to...
Hepatitis
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, often caused by a virus. Other causes may include heavy alcohol use, toxins, medication, or other medical conditions.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
IBS is a disorder of the digestive system characterized by chronic, recurrent, abdominal pain and change in bowel habits.
Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) and Wheat Allergy
Unlike celiac disease NCGS, also known as gluten intolerance, is not a well-defined entity. There is no test or biomarkers to help with the diagnosis. Patient with GI Symptoms like celiac disease and respond well to a gluten free diet.
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease, is an autoimmune disease triggered by the consumption of gluten. Gluten is an insoluble protein found in barley, rye and wheat.