Gastroenterology Blog

Comparing Colonoscopy and Stool Testing: Which is Superior for Colon Health?

05/13/2024

At-home stool testing is gaining popularity. But is a comprehensive colonoscopy more effective? Continue reading to find out.

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Gather the Facts About Crohn's Disease

12/01/2023

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disorder that can affect your health. Understanding this disease can help you control your well-being.

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When Should You Consult a GI Specialist for Hemorrhoids?

11/10/2023

Ignoring the signs of hemorrhoids can negatively impact your daily life. Know the different types of hemorrhoids and when to consult a GI doctor.

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What Are Some Common Signs of Fatty Liver Disease?

10/06/2023

Understand the signs, diagnosis, and treatment of fatty liver disease. Timely care of the condition can enhance life expectancy and liver health.

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Living With Ulcerative Colitis: Explore the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

09/15/2023

Ulcerative colitis is a disease involving the colon and rectum. Find out more about this chronic issue and how it could affect your health.

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What Is the Difference Between Acid Reflux and GERD?

08/01/2023

GERD and acid reflux may seem to be the same conditions, but there is a distinct difference between the two. Learn more from our Washington GI team.

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What Is FibroScan® Used for and How Does It Help?

07/06/2023

FibroScan is an innovative ultrasound examination used to detect liver scarring and stiffness and to help track conditions affecting the liver.

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What Causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Who Is at Risk?

06/01/2023

IBS can cause diarrhea, bloating, stomach discomfort, and other GI issues. Learn more about this condition from our Washington Gastroenterology team.

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Facts You Should Know About Celiac Disease

05/05/2023

Celiac disease can affect your gastrointestinal (GI) tract in several ways. Read more about the condition and how to help safeguard your GI health.

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Learn the Signs and Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

04/07/2023

IBD can cause gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and more. Does this diagnosis mean living uncomfortably forever?

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45 Is the New 50: Explore Changes in Colonoscopy Recommendations

03/01/2023

In years past, 50 was the magic number for getting a colonoscopy. The CDC and GI physicians now advise having colon cancer exams as soon as age 45.

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Who Should Be Screened for Colorectal Cancer?

02/16/2023

Having routine colon cancer exams can help safeguard your colorectal health and may even prevent the disease before it develops or progresses.

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Cologuard vs Colonoscopy

Have you seen the Cologuard commercials on TV?

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Why Screen, Part 2.

When we asked our patients why they come to Washington Gastroenterology to have their colon cancer screening procedure, we got a variety of responses.

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Why Screen?

Back in March, we asked our patients to tell us why they came to us for their screening colonoscopy.

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In Summary: Colon Cancer Screening

The colonoscopy procedure is the gold standard when it comes to colon cancer screening.

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Why People Don’t Get Screening Colonoscopies (We have heard them all.)

There are a few misconceptions about colonoscopy that we would like to take a moment to address and clear up

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About At-Home Tests

A really critical thing to know about at-home tests, when compared to colonoscopy, is that at-home tests cannot prevent colon cancer.

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About Colonoscopy

Screening colonoscopy is the most effective procedure for detecting - and preventing - colon cancer.

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Cancer Prevention Tests vs. Cancer Detection Tests

Recently, there has been a lot of information in the media about at-home colon cancer detection tests.

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