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Is a bleeding rectum a sign of food intolerance?

Food intolerance is a term for when your body has a tougher time digesting certain foods than others. Some reactions may be mild, while others may be very intense. Whether a food intolerance presents itself as a risk to a patient is for a gastrointestinal specialist to confirm. Some general...

What is Bloating?

Bloating is the feeling of having a full stomach, and it is accompanied by a distended abdomen or an increase in the stomach’s size. Bloating typically involves the accumulation of gas in the intestines, resulting in swelling of the stomach. What are the causes of bloating? As previously stated,...

3 questions to ask your gastro specialist during your first visit

A gastrointestinal specialist is someone with extensive medical knowledge of the gastrointestinal system. They are professionals who are great resources for a variety of digestive disorders and gastrointestinal conditions. People with these issues can get diagnoses of their conditions and as a...

What is Esophageal Cancer? Facts, Symptoms & Treatment

Apr 14, 2023 | Acid Reflux, Digestive Care, Endoscopy, GERD

What is Esophageal Cancer? Facts, Symptoms & Treatment Esophageal cancer, though relatively rare, is a serious condition that affects the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. It is estimated that around 18,000 new cases of...

Dorian Jones, M.D., Talks Colorectal Cancer Awareness ith Lansing LIVES!

Mar 29, 2023 | Colon Cancer, Digestive Care

Digestive Health Institute Gastroenterologist Dorian Jones, M.D., Appears on NBC's Lansing LIVES! for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Dorian Jones, M.D., is one of the gastroenterologists on staff at the Digestive Health Institute. Recently, he was featured on...

Demystifying the Colonoscopy: What Should I Expect?

Mar 27, 2023 | Colon Cancer, Digestive Care

Dread. Fear. Embarrassment. These are emotions so commonly associated with colonoscopy. But why? Like a local legend involving cryptoids or haunted houses, the anxiety over having a colonoscopy has taken on a life of its own, growing in size and hyperbole like a...

Red flags: When to See a Gastrointestinal Specialist

Jun 26, 2023 | Colon Cancer, Digestive Care, GERD

Suffering from chronic stomach pains? Irritable bowels? Have blood in your stool? It could be time to see a gastrointestinal specialist, also known as a gastroenterologist. Let’s talk about what GI doctors do and when you know it’s time to call one. What does a...