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October marks National Liver Awareness month. Estimates for the global burden of chronic liver disease range from 50 million to over 100 million affected individuals. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from 2000 — 2018 there was a 31% increase in deaths from chronic liver disease. Numerous diseases ranging from liverRead more

Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disorder in which the ingestion of gluten leads to serious damage in the small intestine. Gluten is a combination of proteins found in wheat, barley, and rye. Celiac disease is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide. Two million Americans are undiagnosed and at risk for long-term healthRead more

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects between 6–18% of people worldwide. This condition involves changes in frequency or form of bowel movements and lower abdominal pain. Diet, stress, poor sleep and changes in gut bacteria may all trigger symptoms. Triggers are different for each person, making it difficult to name specific foods or stressors that everyoneRead more

What is Hepatitis? A common question here at Hunterdon Gastroenterology asked by patients is, “what exactly is Hepatitis?”  Simply stated, it is an inflammation of the liver. The condition can improve without treatment, or it can progress to scarring (cirrhosis) or liver cancer. These viruses are the most common cause of hepatitis in the worldRead more

Hunterdon Gastroenterology Spring 2019 Healthy Bites Digest Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women in the U.S. and the third most common cancer. 11 Colorectal Cancer is very treatable if caught early.  The American Cancer Society estimates there will be over 140,000 new cases and over 50,000Read more

Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month is a time to increase public understanding about Esophageal Cancer and the risk factors that can lead to this devastating disease.  New therapies currently being studied are showing promise in treating this sometimes deadly disease and we hope that brighter days are on the horizon for patients at risk for this disease. WhatRead more

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Hunterdon Gastroenterology Associates is making it our top priority to encourage people to make the choice to get screened. Please join us in spreading the word on the importance of colorectal cancer screening! Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women in theRead more

When most people think of heart health & their risk for having a heart attack or stroke, factors like cholesterol and blood pressure come to mind. But a new study by researchers at Cleveland Clinic shows that what’s in your gut can play a role too. When it comes to heart health, risk factors include more thanRead more

The New Year has begun, and you are ready to swear off alcohol, carbs, and sugar. You made the resolution to lose weight, and now you want to stick to it! It’s totally normal to create health resolutions following the over-indulgent holiday season.  In 2018, the number one resolution people made was to lose weight.Read more

Hunterdon Gastroenterology Winter 2018 Healthy Bites Digest Avoiding heartburn, upset stomach, and diarrhea or constipation around the holidays The holidays can be cruel to our stomachs. Between October and January, our stomachs endure a lot — Halloween candy, ladle after ladle of gravy, one-too-many flutes of champagne. We pay for that overeating, ending many holidayRead more