According to the American Gastroenterological Association, each year nearly one million Americans are affected by gallstones, or gallstone disease. It’s common medical condition that can cause extremely painful symptoms — but fortunately for patients with recurrent gallbladder attacks, a minimally-invasive procedure to remove the gallbladder can lead to long-lasting relief. All About the Gallbladder […]
Did you know that colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in men and women in the United States? Overall, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about one in 20 (five percent). The risk is slightly more for men. According to the National Cancer Institute, every year, about 151,030 Americans are […]
Many of us focus more on how our bellies look on the outside than how well they function on the inside. But more than 100 million women in the United States have gut health issues, and women are more likely to experience chronic digestive diseases than men. The health of your gut may not seem […]
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? GERD happens when acidic stomach contents escape and enter the esophagus (food pipe). Most of us experience occasional GERD and this is normal. However, over 20% of the US population experiences persistent GERD symptoms requiring attention. What are the symptoms of GERD? The most common symptom is a burning […]
‘I am excited to inform you of an innovative procedure to treat heartburn and acid reflux. It is performed through the mouth much like an upper endoscopy (EGD) and has already been performed worldwide on more that 20,000 patients. We are thrilled with how well our patients have done after having the TIF procedure.” – […]
Since the late 1990s, there has been an increasing prevalence of patients being admitted to hospitals for the treatment of diverticulitis. But what exactly is diverticulitis, and who does it affect? Recently, we spoke with our own Dr. Adeyemi Lawal, a board certified Gastroenterologist at WakeMed, who helped set the record straight. What is Diverticulitis? Diverticulitis […]
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