Ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, is characterized by inflammation and ulceration of the lining of the large intestine. This debilitating disease affects millions of Americans, causing severe symptoms that can derail your life. Ulcerative colitis (UC) also increases your risk of developing colon cancer. Treatment approaches vary depending on the nature […]
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September 17, 2019
Although it’s not common, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately 3 million Americans are currently living with some form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Different types of IBD affect different areas of the digestive system, and the body, in general. Because the symptoms of Crohn’s disease can […]
Read moreAugust 15, 2019
Perhaps no other routine medical procedure is dreaded as much as an impending colonoscopy. People come up with all kinds of excuses for not having this procedure. Before you put your life at risk by skipping your recommended colon cancer screening, the healthcare providers at Granite Peaks Gastroenterology would like to clarify some of these […]
Read moreJuly 15, 2019
If you have Barrett’s esophagus (BE), an upper endoscopy procedure is an important tool for monitoring this condition, minimizing your risk of developing esophageal cancer. If you suffer from chronic heartburn or acid reflux, you face a higher risk of developing BE. GI doctors use an upper endoscopy (also called an EGD) to gather biopsies […]
Read moreApril 17, 2019
By Chrissy Weaver, PA-C It isn’t uncommon for seniors to have difficulty getting enough of the nutrients they need to stay healthy. Many seniors don’t eat large quantities of food and may not have an appetite for some of the foods they used to eat. Medications can play a role in the lost appeal of […]
Read moreBy J. David Schmidt, MD Lynch Syndrome is also known as hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer. It is the most common cause of inherited colorectal cancer accounting for 3% of all newly diagnosed cases of colorectal cancer and 3% of endometrial cancer. Colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer-related death in the United […]
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