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By Steven G. Desautels, MD Diarrheal diseases represent one of the five leading causes of death worldwide and are a particular concern for children younger than five years old in resource-limited settings.1 Diarrhea may be defined as the passage of loose or watery stools, typically at least three times in a 24-hour period. Objectively, it […]
Read moreBy Steven Desautels, MD Microscopic colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the colon that is characterized by watery, non-bloody diarrhea. Microscopic colitis should be suspected in patients with chronic diarrhea without a clear cause. There is a female predominance and the median age at diagnosis is approximately 65 years. Colonoscopic investigation reveals an endoscopically […]
Read moreToday is the last day of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, but that doesn’t mean the fight against colon cancer stops today. Here are some things you can do to help yourself, your family, and your friends: Get Screened! If you’re 50 and over, schedule your screening colonoscopy today. It could save your life. If you […]
Read moreAn estimated 3 million Americans are living with Celiac Disease, and 83% don’t even know they have the disease. That’s a staggering statistic, especially with all of the noise on the market promoting gluten-free foods and beverages. According to an article from Food Navigator, “Mintel, which has one of the broadest definitions [of gluten-free], pegs […]
Read moreSticking 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 […]
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