There are two kidneys, one on each side of the spine, above the waist. The kidneys clean the blood to take out waste and make urine. Urine collects in the renal pelvis, the area at the center of the kidney, and then passes through the ureter, into the bladder, and out of the body. The […]
Pancreatic Cancer Overview
The pancreas lies behind the stomach and in front of the spine. There are two kinds of cells in the pancreas. Exocrine pancreas cells make enzymes that are released into the small intestine to help the body digest food. Neuroendocrine pancreas cells (such as islet cells) make several hormones, including insulin and glucagon, that help […]
Liver and Bile Duct Cancer Overview
The liver has many important functions in the body. For example, it cleans toxins from the blood, makes bile that helps digest fat, makes substances that help blood clot, and makes, stores, and releases sugar for energy. Primary liver cancer is cancer that starts in the liver. The most common type of primary liver cancer […]
How To Prevent Hemorrhoids after the CRH Hemorrhoid Treatment
Get the Facts About What Causes Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids result from an increase in pressure in the veins of the rectum, typically from too much straining. Common causes of hemorrhoids include: Constipation Diet Pregnancy and childbirth Obesity Heavy lifting Long periods of sitting Diarrhea Preventing hemorrhoids While you can’t always prevent hemorrhoids, there are some […]
New Non-invasive and Non-surgical option in Hemorrhoid Treatment – The CRH O’Regan System
Dr. Jeffrey Mark is now offering the latest non-invasive and non-surgical option in Hemorrhoid Treatment – using the CRH O’Regan System. The CRH O’Regan System treats hemorrhoids completely – without surgery or recovery time. The hemorrhoid treatment process is simple. Call our office today to make an appointment to see if CRH is right for […]
Clostridium Difficile colitis (C.difficile)
Many patients and physicians have been inquiring about Clostridium Difficile colitis (C.difficile). Infections are now more common even without a recent exposure to antibiotics. Other risk factors include: age over 65, recent hospitalization, immune suppression, multiple comorbidities, history of inflammatory bowel disease, and proton pump inhibitor use. The presence of C. difficile is screened for […]
H.Pylori
Helicobacter pylori is a major contributor to ulcer disease and can also causedyspepsia. H.Pylori is transmitted person to person from gastric-oral and fecaloral routes. Most infections are acquired by age 10 and socio economics is the strongest risk factor. H.Pylori can cause peptic ulcer, gastric adenocarcinoma, gastric MALT lymphoma, gastritis, or dyspepsia. The presence of […]
Barrett’s esophagus
With the change in season we have the opportunity to reevaluate our patients as they seek flu shots and treatment for seasonal allergies. We now offer esophageal ablation for select patient’s with gastroesophageal reflux disease disease and Barrett’s esophagus. The Barrx system allows for cauterization of Barrett’s or columnar epithelium and then reepithelialization of normal […]
April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month
April is National Esophageal Cancer Awareness month. While many people are familiar with March as National Colon Cancer Awareness month fewer people pay attention to esophageal cancer which is steadily rising (6 fold increase for adenocarcinoma of the esophagus over the past several decades). My hope is that patients will take symptoms of reflux seriously […]
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month!
Are you at risk? Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in men & women in the U.S. It is also one of the most preventable cancers. You can significantly reduce your risk by having regular colon cancer screenings, watching your weight, and being physically active. Understand your risk factors: Aside from those […]
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