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Hunterdon Gastroenterology Summer 2019 Healthy Bites Digest Why You Should Get a Colonoscopy Most people fear having a colonoscopy. Maybe you have heard about the prep and this scares you; but did you know that one test can save your life? There’s a reason why doctors often recommend that patients between the ages of 50Read more

You may have seen television commercials advising all baby boomers to get tested for hepatitis. If you’ve heard about hepatitis, you may have associated hepatitis with injection drug use.  However, the population of individuals with hepatitis is changing. What exactly is hepatitis, and how might it affect you? The word hepatitis literally means inflammation ofRead more

Although esophageal cancer is still relatively rare compared to other cancers, there has been a staggering 600% increase in the disease over the last three decades. The number of people diagnosed with esophageal cancer, and the number of deaths from the disease, have increased more rapidly than any other gastrointestinal tumor. Esophageal cancer is oneRead more

I’m too busy…I can’t take time off work…I can’t go a full day without eating…The prep is terrible…I would be so embarrassed… If these thoughts or others have you delaying a colonoscopy, we suggest a different thought: One day can save your life. According to estimates from the American Cancer Society, colon cancer is theRead more

You had chest pain, so had a complete cardiac evaluation by a physician. All the tests were negative – no heart problem. But, you still have chest pain. What else could be going on? You may have gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Several of the symptoms of a heart attack and GERD are similar. WhatRead more

The rising incidence of obesity in both children and adults has gained the attention of health care providers worldwide. While much of the attention has been focused on the association between obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, ongoing research is demonstrating a link between obesity and many other diseases. The American College of Gastroenterology recently convenedRead more

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be a very tough condition to live with. Every meal can become a chance at painful consequences. Living in fear of meals can be stressful, especially when you’re trying to plan meals out with friends and family. Luckily there are many ways to help relieve these symptoms, through both medicineRead more

Jack’s Story Donna, Jack’s wife of 28 years, began experiencing severe stomach pain, so went to a specialist who told her she suffered from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). After several months with no relief, the pain grew worse and traveled to her back. One New Years day, in excruciating pain, Donna was taken to theRead more