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“Clean eating” is a popular trend in food preparation and consumption. What it really means is choosing foods that are as close to their natural state as possible (meaning without added chemicals, salt and sugars where possible). If you’re having digestive issues, particularly after eating certain foods, it’s worth considering a month or more of […]
Read moreBy James M. Stewart, MD The stomach has three main roles in the body: 1) store and sterilize food prior to digestion; 2) break up and liquefy the food; 3) slowly release food into the intestines at a controlled rate when ready. When any one of these three functions is inhibited, it can cause a […]
Read moreFODMAPs 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. […]
Read moreby Dr. Christopher Cutler In 2015, the American College of Gastroenterology published clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of Barrett’s esophagus (BE). The following is a summary of this guideline which the physicians at Granite Peaks Gastroenterology would like to share with you: —Screening of the general population for BE is not recommended. —Screening […]
Read moreBy Dr. Christopher Cutler Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are medications used to treat acid-peptic disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, and peptic ulcer disease. There are several PPIs on the market including Prilosec (omeprazole), Prevacid (lansoprazole), Nexium (esomeprazole), Aciphex (rabeprazole), Protonix (pantoprazole), Dexilant (dexlansoprazole), and Zegerid (omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate). While PPIs overall are […]
Read moreDiverticulosis is defined as the presence of diverticula (pouch-like protrusions) in the wall of the large intestine. Diverticulosis affects approximately 60% of the U.S. population by age 60. It affects men and women equally, and it may run in families. Once diverticula form, they do not go away. Diverticulosis may be symptomatic or asymptomatic. The […]
Read moreDave Barry is a writer for the Miami Herald and wrote a cometic piece about his experience having a colonoscopy. Not only is the following column informative, but it sheds light on a reality that happens more often than not. Click here to link to the Miami Herald website, where this article was originally published […]
Read moreAs you know, March was Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, AKA the Blue Campaign. Granite Peaks Gastroenterology had a great campaign with several interviews on Channels 2, 4, and 5. Granite Peaks knows the importance of raising colon cancer awareness because a simple screening procedure could save your life, and the lives of those you love. […]
Read moreSummer is notorious for bringing people together, whether it’s a barbecue, July 4th & July 24th celebrations, birthdays, and even weddings. You can almost always expect a smorgasbord of foods that may or may not agree with your digestive system. The following is a list of friendly and not so friendly food choices that could leave […]
Read morePatient 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 […]
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