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Getting a Fibroscan
posted: Mar 31, 2020.

Liver disease is more common than you might think. Unfortunately, many people don’t even know that they have liver disease until the disease has progressed into cirrhosis. For the most Read more
What is a Gastroenterologist?
posted: Mar 13, 2020.

A gastroenterologist is a doctor that specializes in preventing, diagnosing and treating a variety of disorders, conditions and problems that affect the esophagus, gallbladder, intestines, liver, stomach, colon, and rectum. Read more
Causes of Rectal Bleeding
posted: Feb 27, 2020.

Wiping and finding traces of blood can certainly be unnerving. While rectal bleeding can be caused by self-limiting problems that will go away on their own it’s also important to Read more
Reasons You May Need an Endoscopy
posted: Feb 21, 2020.

Could an endoscopy give you the answers you need to finally solve your GI problems? An endoscopy is a helpful tool that your gastroenterologist in New York, Dr. Myron Goldberg, uses Read more
Understanding Hepatitis
posted: Feb 12, 2020.

Most people who have hepatitis don’t even know that they have it. This is because it doesn’t often cause symptoms right away; however, untreated hepatitis can lead to serious health Read more
Causes of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
posted: Jan 30, 2020.

If you are dealing with a digestive disorder or injury you may end up dealing with a bleed within the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may or may not be apparent, depending Read more
What is Crohn's Disease?
posted: Jan 14, 2020.

If you know someone with Crohn’s disease, or you have it yourself, you know about the dramatic effect it can have on your life. It is a type of inflammatory Read more
Why You May Need a Colonoscopy
posted: Jan 10, 2020.

You may need a colonoscopy if you are over the age of 50 and have never had one before, have a family history of color cancer, or are experiencing gastrointestinal Read more
Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome
posted: Dec 16, 2019.

Persistent pain in your stomach or abdomen could be a signal of irritable bowel syndrome, which should be treated by a gastroenterologist. Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS, affects your Read more
Testing For Lactose Intolerance
posted: Dec 03, 2019.

Lactose intolerance is the body's inability to properly digest lactose, a type of sugar that is present in milk, cheese, and other dairy-based items. This is due to a deficiency Read more
When is an Endoscopy Necessary?
posted: Nov 21, 2019.

There are many reasons why your gastroenterologist may recommend getting an endoscopy. An endoscopy is a simple diagnostic procedure that allows our doctor to be able to examine the lining Read more
Dealing With Ulcerative Colitis
posted: Nov 07, 2019.

Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers within the lining of the colon (aka: the large intestines) and the rectum. Symptoms are Read more
Living With Diverticulitis
posted: Oct 29, 2019.

One common gastrointestinal problem that affects adults as they age is diverticulosis. This is when pouches develop within the lining of the colon, or large intestines. These pouches are known Read more
Dealing With GERD
posted: Oct 21, 2019.

Whenever you eat spicy foods do you know that you’ll be suffering for it shortly after? Do you find that heartburn keeps you up at night or makes it impossible Read more
When to Get a Colonoscopy
posted: Oct 07, 2019.

A colonoscopy can be a great diagnostic tool for figuring out certain intestinal issues. As a medical news report or general doctor may have already told you, a colonoscopy is a Read more
What Is Causing My Constant Constipation?
posted: Sep 16, 2019.

Being constipated means your bowel movements happen less often than normal. Everyone goes through it at some point. Fortunately, there are many treatments that can provide relief. Treatment for constipation Read more