My Agency Savannah, Author at Gastro Savannah

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Do You Have IBS?

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ibs-symptoms.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a long-term health problem that can affect your daily routines and relationships if not treated properly. It is not a serious disease, but there are steps you can take to minimize your symptoms. While researchers are still unsure […]

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Colorectal Cancer Isn’t Old News

Colon Cancer

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/colorectal-cancer-isnt-old-news.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] Getting a colonoscopy at age 50 used to be old news, but not anymore! Things are changing, and new research is showing a growing population at high risk of colon cancer, and it’s not the old folks; it’s people in their 30s and

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Why Younger People Should Have Colon Cancer Concerns

Colon Cancer

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/young-people-cancer.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] It is a common misconception that only older adults should be concerned about colon or colorectal cancer. Prior to 2018, the colon cancer screening guidelines for men and women recommended patients have their first screening by age 50, but in May 2018, the

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Reliable Choices for Colon Cancer Screening

Colon Cancer

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/colon-cancer-screen.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] Colon cancer is one of the deadliest cancers affecting adults today, and part of stamping out colon cancer is catching it early. When it comes to discovering colorectal cancer at certain stages, the rate of survival is much higher in those who caught

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Shining a Light on Colorectal Cancer Awareness

Colon Cancer

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/colorectal-cancer.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] Colorectal cancer refers to cancer of the colon, rectum, or both. It is one of the most deadly cancers, as many times symptoms do not appear until the later stages of the disease. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, and this year’s

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Is There More to Heartburn?

GERD, Reflux/Heartburn

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/heartburn-aging.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] You know that burning sensation you feel in your chest after you eat a large meal or spicy foods? We call it heartburn, yet it has nothing to do with your heart. It is actually a common condition caused by acid reflux—when stomach

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Is Diarrhea an Emergency?

IBD, IBS

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/diarrhea-emergency.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] There’s nothing fun about abdominal pain and diarrhea, yet it is something everyone will experience. But how do you when it’s an emergency and time for action? In some cases, ignoring and enduring diarrhea and acute abdominal pain is dangerous. We’re here to

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Lower Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer the Safe Way

Colon Cancer

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/risk-colon-cancer.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] Headlines can sound so promising, but they don’t always tell the whole story. In fact, they can often lead to more questions. A new study was recently conducted and the results suggest a radical preventative measure for colon cancer—a suggestion that, shockingly, is

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Sleep Struggles and Crohn’s Disease

Crohn's Disease, IBD

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sleep-and-crohns.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] If you already suffer from Crohn’s disease, you’re likely already experiencing some uncomfortable symptoms that can be hard to manage, such as abdominal pain and fatigue. However, beyond general malaise, researchers have recently discovered a link between moderate sleep disturbances and Crohn’s disease,

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Risks Associated with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Liver Disease

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NAFLD-risks.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the result of excess fat buildup in the liver, not directly related to alcohol consumption. Career alcoholics and those who drink heavily are predisposed to fatty liver and liver disease, but their condition is as a result

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