Are IBD Drugs Safe During Pregnancy?
Extensive research, based on a large database analysis of findings, has found no suggestion that Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) during pregnancy or the use of IBD treatment methods during pregnancy…
Guide to ERCP Testing
Are you due for an ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) test? The highly trained physicians at Genensis Healthcare Partners have put together ERCP guidebook that walks you through each step of…
It Is Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week!
Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week is December 1-7! This week is in appreciation to the family members and caregivers who support people in the United States living with Crohn's disease…
Nutrition and GI: Still Hand in Hand?
The connection between nutrition and gastroenterology should be intuitive given that gastroenterology involves the study of the organ system responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients. However, for many…
Chronic Cough: Could It Be Caused by GERD
Cough, one of the most common health symptoms experienced by patients and one of the top reasons patient seek care. It accounts for over 26 million office visits each year…
Can a Stomach Vitamin work for you?
Millions of people all over the world take vitamin and mineral supplements to help keep colds, flu, and diseases away. Vitamins in some cases been proven to improve an individual’s…
Can Kegel Exercises Control your Overactive Bladder?
Many medical professionals say YES! According to our gastroenterologists, implementing various Kegel Exercises into your daily life can help those with overactive bladders, especially woman. Studies show that symptoms improve…
Do you have Celiac? Or Are you just Gluten Intolerant?
The symptoms of celiac disease, a genetic condition which affects an estimated 2 million Americans, and gluten intolerance are sometimes similar but vary from person to person. Despite some similarities,…
Making Sense of the Adverse Effects of PPIs
The research many scientists conduct often reflects the society we all live in. One phenomenon of current society is the rise of the reality television show. Participants are promised instant…
Making Sense of Food Intolerance and Allergies
Few areas cause our patients more confusion than a food allergy, food intolerance and what this has to do with their digestive problems. Wherever you turn, there seems to be…
Stay Smart, Keep the Stomach Bug Away!
Chances are, at some point in your life you’ve had gastroenteritis, commonly known as the “stomach bug.” The stomach bug is typically a virus that spreads easily through the population.…
Foods that Relieve Constipation: Help Get Things Flowing Again
A person is considered constipated when their bowel movements have become infrequent and/or difficult. A telling sign a person is constipated is if they have not had a bowel movement…