FODMAPs are certain kinds of carbohydrates found in food. Not all carbohydrates are FODMAPs, just certain ones. FODMAP is an acronym for: Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides And Polyols. FODMAPs are different types of sugar and fiber that ferment in the large intestine. People who are sensitive to FODMAPs may develop GI symptoms that can be embarrassing or even painful. […]
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By J. David Schmidt, M.D. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) represents a group of symptoms that cause a significant number of people to seek medical attention every year. It is estimated that 10-15% of North Americans suffer from IBS, and it is by far the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal condition. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is the second most […]
Read moreMarch 28, 2017
By American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy What Is a Colon Polyp? Polyps are benign growths (noncancerous tumors or neoplasms) involving the lining of the bowel. They can occur in several locations in the gastrointestinal tract but are most common in the colon. They vary in size from less than a quarter of an inch to […]
Read moreMarch 23, 2017
Stacey works as a procedure scheduler at Granite Peaks Gastroenterology. When she was thirty years old and pregnant with her youngest child, she found a lump in her breast. The lump turned out to be cancerous, and it didn’t look good for Stacey. But after going through harsh chemotherapy and treatment, Stacey is a cancer survivor. Eight years later, […]
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Read moreMarch 7, 2017
By Dr. R. Kyle Barnett Granite Peaks Gastroenterology has partnered with the American Cancer Society and the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable to promote “Eighty By 2018.” The initiative joins force with organizations such as ours that are committed to eliminating colorectal cancer as a major public health problem. Together, we are working toward the goal […]
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