Abdominal Pain Articles | Granite Peaks Gastroenterology

Patient Perspective: Going the Extra Mile & Finding a Doctor that Does the Same Last May, Dixie Williams recalls being scared and sick. Arriving at Alta View Hospital and admitted with a bleeding ulcer, her hands and feet were swollen and breathing was difficult. It wasn’t the first time her ulcer had acted up and […]

Abdominal pain, Crohn's Disease, Gastrointestinal Health, Health Matters, IBD, Ulcerative Colitis | Ally's Law, Crohn’s disease, Granite Peaks Gastroenterology, IBD, immediate restroom access, irritable bowel syndrome, Medical Alert Restroom Access Pass, Restroom Access Act

Ally Bain is in her twenties now, but when she was 14, a humiliating experience prompted her mom to push for passing Ally’s Law in Illinois- also known as The Restroom Access Act. While shopping at a popular clothing store, Ally, who had been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease, needed to suddenly use the restroom. This […]

Abdominal pain, Celiac Disease | Celiac Disease, FDA, Gluten Free, Granite Peaks, Granite Peaks Gastroenterology

The Food and Drug Administration announced early August, 2013 that gluten free labels on food products are required to have only trace amounts of gluten. A gluten-free diet has exploded in popularity in recent years, creating a billion dollar market for food products that cater to the diet. However, not all ‘Gluten-Free’ foods were true, […]

Abdominal pain, Health Matters, Ulcerative Colitis | abdominal problems, blood in stool, colon, diarrhea, GI Issues, Granite Peaks, Granite Peaks Endoscopy, Granite Peaks Gastroenterology

Sticking up for Your Health Finding a Doctor That Does the Same After years of contending with a digestive disorder and experience with a range of doctors who treat Gastroenterology Intestinal (GI) condition, Vicki Lee has honed in on what matters most in the care she receives. Proactive in managing her own health, Vicki encourages […]

Category: Abdominal pain

Going the Extra Mile

When You Need a Restroom FAST!

‘Gluten-free’ labels now FDA regulated

Patient Perspective