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More than 3 million Americans are living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More concerning, the data shows that number is rising. This makes awareness of the signs and symptoms of IBD more important than ever. What Is IBD? IBD [...]

Often shrouded in a sense of stigma or embarrassment, fecal incontinence is more common than many people realize. This Q&A with Dr. Abby Linzay aims to break the silence by providing insight into the causes of bowel leakage, discussing the treatments available and answering the questions you’re too embarrassed [...]

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are two distinct conditions of the digestive tract, but they are not always entirely separate. Studies show that co-occurrence of GERD and IBS is common with up to 80% of patients suffering from both gastrointestinal disorders. No clear cause of [...]

Choosing where to go for a colonoscopy screening is just as important as the procedure itself. At GastroIntestinal Specialists (GIS), we understand that a colonoscopy can be daunting. That is why we’ve built our practice around making the experience as stress-free as possible. By combining our board-certified expertise with a [...]

Antibiotics are powerful medications that fight infection by killing bacteria or inhibiting their growth. While they help prevent illnesses that could become life-threatening, antibiotic use isn’t without side effects. By wiping out the “bad” bacteria, antibiotics can inadvertently harm the “good” microbes in the gut. This leads to acute [...]