Category: Gastroenterology

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Diverticulitis – A Common Cause of Abdominal Pain after 40s

May , 21 , 2018 Healthsoul Gastroenterology Diverticulitis 0 comments

Diverticulitis occurs when little pouches form in the lining of the digestive tract, most commonly the colon. It usually occurs in people over the age of 40. The pouches themselves do not cause any problems, but they can become inflamed…

09 Apr

Study Reveals Value of Colonoscopy Significant in Reducing Mortality

Apr , 09 , 2018 Healthsoul Gastroenterology Colonoscopy, Healthcare 0 comments

Colonoscopies Greatly Reduce Death Rate VA study demonstrates that colonoscopies absolutely prevent death from colorectal cancer. The study is so compelling that no one should refuse this life-saving screening. A new study by the Veterans Affairs Health Care System validates…

06 Apr

What is the Best Diet for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?

Apr , 06 , 2018 Healthsoul Gastroenterology Diet and Nutrition, Healthcare 0 comments

Do you have Crohn’s disease or Ulcerative colitis or have a family member/friend with either of these diseases? If yes, you might want to check out this article where Dr. Saurabh (Seth) Sethi will discuss the best diet for these…

06 Apr

What is The Best Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Apr , 06 , 2018 Healthsoul Gastroenterology Diet and Nutrition, Healthcare, Irritable Bowel Syndome (IBS) 0 comments

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract characterized by chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. The prevalence of IBS in the US has been estimated to be approximately…

20 Mar

Colon Cancer Awareness

Mar , 20 , 2018 Healthsoul Gastroenterology Colon Cancer, Colorectal Surgery, Healthcare 0 comments

During the month of March, awareness is raised about colon cancer since it is one of the most common types of cancer in the United States. While it used to be diagnosed mainly in people over 50, today young adults…

15 Dec

Why and When to Get a Colonoscopy?

Dec , 15 , 2017 Healthsoul Gastroenterology Colonscopy, Colorectal Surgery, Gastroenterology 0 comments

Do I need a Colonoscopy? Many people shiver at the thought of going into the doctor’s office for a colonoscopy. There is a certain stigma surrounding colonoscopies that exaggerates the discomfort but fails to highlight the life-saving benefits of the…