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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Many patients and physicians have been inquiring about gluten intolerance and Celiac Disease (CD). While there is not a universally accepted definition of gluten intolerance, CD is very well defined and there is a standard for treatment. CD is present in one of every 100 in genetically susceptible populations and less than 10-15% of current […]

The colon, or large intestine, is part of the digestive system, which is a series of organs from the mouth to the anus. When the shape of the colon or the way it connects to other organs is abnormal, digestive problems result. Some of these anatomic problems can occur during embryonic development of the fetus […]

The appendix is a small, tube-like structure attached to the first part of the large intestine, also called the colon. The appendix is located in the lower right portion of the abdomen. It has no known function. Removal of the appendix appears to cause no change in digestive function. Appendicitis is an inflammation of the […]

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis or NASH is a common, often “silent” liver disease. It resembles alcoholic liver disease, but occurs in people who drink little or no alcohol. The major feature in NASH is fat in the liver, along with inflammation and damage. Most people with NASH feel well and are not aware that they have a […]

Virtual colonoscopy (VC) uses x rays and computers to produce two- and three dimensional images of the colon (large intestine) from the lowest part, the rectum, all the way to the lower end of the small intestine and display them on a screen. The procedure is used to diagnose colon and bowel disease, including polyps, […]