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What Is a Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program?

What Is a Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program?

08 Apr 2024

Medically supervised weight loss is a program designed to help patients lose weight and provide them with the tools and support they need to maintain

What Happens at a Gastroenterology Consultation?

What Happens at a Gastroenterology Consultation?

06 Feb 2024

You can expect your initial evaluation with a gastroenterologist to take around 45 minutes. The doctor will ask you about your symptoms, medical histo

Colonic Diseases

Colonic Diseases

12 Jan 2024

Your colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where you

How Is an Endoscopy Performed?

How Is an Endoscopy Performed?

05 Oct 2023

Before the procedure begins, you will be asked to change into a hospital gown. After you have changed into the hospital gown, your gastroenterologist

What Should I Expect during My First Visit to a Gastroenterologist?

What Should I Expect during My First Visit to a Gastroenterologist?

05 Oct 2023

During your first visit to a gastroenterologist, they will take your medical history and review any prior diagnostic tests that have been done. Then t

Why Do I Need a Colonoscopy?

Why Do I Need a Colonoscopy?

07 Sep 2023

The primary purpose of a colonoscopy is not to diagnose colon cancer but rather to find and remove any polyps before they become cancerous. In this wa

What Is a Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program?08 Apr 2024

Medically supervised weight loss is a program designed to help patients lose weight and provide them with the tools and support they need to maintain their weight loss goals in the long-term. Medicall

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What Happens at a Gastroenterology Consultation?06 Feb 2024

You can expect your initial evaluation with a gastroenterologist to take around 45 minutes. The doctor will ask you about your symptoms, medical history, family health history, and any treatments you'

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Colonic Diseases12 Jan 2024

Your colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body makes and stores stool. Many disorders affe

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How Is an Endoscopy Performed?05 Oct 2023

Before the procedure begins, you will be asked to change into a hospital gown. After you have changed into the hospital gown, your gastroenterologist may insert an intravenous line into the back of yo

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What Should I Expect during My First Visit to a Gastroenterologist?05 Oct 2023

During your first visit to a gastroenterologist, they will take your medical history and review any prior diagnostic tests that have been done. Then they may perform a physical exam during which they

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Why Do I Need a Colonoscopy?07 Sep 2023

The primary purpose of a colonoscopy is not to diagnose colon cancer but rather to find and remove any polyps before they become cancerous. In this way, a colonoscopy is primarily performed to prevent

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What Is a Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program?

Medically supervised weight loss is a program designed to help patients lose weight and provide them with the tools and support they need to maintain their weight loss goals in the long-term. Medically supervised weight loss programs are designed to

What Happens at a Gastroenterology Consultation?

You can expect your initial evaluation with a gastroenterologist to take around 45 minutes. The doctor will ask you about your symptoms, medical history, family health history, and any treatments you've tried already. You should mention any medicatio

Colonic Diseases

Your colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body makes and stores stool. Many disorders affect the colon's ability to work properly. Some of t

How Is an Endoscopy Performed?

Before the procedure begins, you will be asked to change into a hospital gown. After you have changed into the hospital gown, your gastroenterologist may insert an intravenous line into the back of your hand to administer anesthesia or conscious seda

What Should I Expect during My First Visit to a Gastroenterologist?

During your first visit to a gastroenterologist, they will take your medical history and review any prior diagnostic tests that have been done. Then they may perform a physical exam during which they will evaluate your abdomen and other areas of the

Why Do I Need a Colonoscopy?

The primary purpose of a colonoscopy is not to diagnose colon cancer but rather to find and remove any polyps before they become cancerous. In this way, a colonoscopy is primarily performed to prevent colon or colorectal cancer. At the same time, a c