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The prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease mirrors the rising trend of obesity in the United States. Globally, one in four people live with the disease, which results when there is buildup of extra fat in liver cells that is not caused by alcohol. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is now the most common form ofRead more

What is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. When celiac patients eat gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley), their body mounts an immune response that attacks the small intestine. TheseRead more

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects 1 out of 10 people in the United States each year. Symptoms like cramping, diarrhea, gas and bloating can have a significant effect on a person’s quality of life. Diet is one way people manage the symptoms of IBS. A common treatment approach isRead more

Hunterdon Gastroenterology Summer 2018 Healthy Bites Digest How to deal with hemorrhoids No one really wants to talk about Hemorrhoids. However, three out of four adults will experience this condition in their lifetime. Pain, itching, irritation and bleeding may all be signs of hemorrhoids and the embarrassment of talking to anyone about this can beRead more

Why CRH O’Regan for hemorrhoids? The CRH O’Regan System treats hemorrhoids – without surgery or recovery time. The hemorrhoid treatment process is simple. The procedure is easy, fast and painless. You’ll be amazed at how simple it is to feel great again. Let Hunterdon Gastroenterology get rid of hemorrhoids with CRH O’Regan When you’re readyRead more

Hunterdon Gastroenterology is proud to introduce the newest doctor to our team! Devi Patel, M.D. joins our practice July 16th, 2018.   Dr. Patel’s education began at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, NJ. She completed her residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and has recently completed her Fellowship at CopperRead more

What is Hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a disease caused by a virus that infects the liver. In time, it can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver failure.  Hepatitis C is the most common form of infectious hepatitis. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that approximately 3.5 million Americans have it, and up to 85% of these peopleRead more

The past 25 years have seen the rates of some cancers fall, thanks to better prevention efforts. During the same period, though, the frequency of esophageal cancers (cancer that occurs in the esophagus — a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach) rose dramatically. The cause of this increase remains aRead more

How many people get colorectal cancer? Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for the number of colorectal cancer cases in the United States for 2018 will be 97,220 new cases of colon cancer and 43,030Read more

February is National Heart Health Awareness Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. The good news? It is also one of the most preventable. Making small changes in your habits can make a real difference to your ticker. Some of those changes include: ChooseRead more