Gastroenterology Blog | Hattiesburg

Raising Awareness: Facts You Should Know About Celiac Disease

05/05/2023

Celiac disease can impact your gastrointestinal system in many ways. Read more about celiac disease and how you can guard your digestive health.

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Get to Know the Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

04/07/2023

If you have IBD, you may experience frequent symptoms like upset stomach, stomach pain, and other issues. Will this discomfort last forever?

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Why 45 Is the New 50: Updates to Colonoscopy Guidelines

03/01/2023

In the past, 50 was the magic number for a colonoscopy; however, the CDC and GI doctors now advise getting colon cancer exams as early as age 45.

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Why Should You Have a Screening for Colorectal Cancer?

02/16/2023

A colon cancer exam can help safeguard your colon health and ward off colorectal cancer before the disease starts or becomes advanced.

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Kick Off the New Year in Good Health: Schedule a Colonoscopy Screening

01/20/2023

Schedule a colonoscopy exam to start the year off right and take control of your GI health. Preventive screenings can help to protect your wellness.

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Get Better Gut Health in the New Year

12/08/2022

Launch into the new year with renewed GI health. Explore how to aid digestion and how optimal digestive health can enhance your general wellness.

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What You Should Understand About Your Digestive Health

12/01/2022

Most people have heard the phrase "you are what you eat," but did you know that gut health plays a critical role in your general and mental wellness?

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Here Is Why It Is So Important to Get a Colonoscopy

11/15/2022

Doctors have long hailed the significance of the colonoscopy as a diagnostic screening, especially in the case of colorectal cancer.

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What are the Main Differences Between an Endoscopy and a Colonoscopy Procedure?

11/08/2022

Endoscopies and colonoscopies are different forms of endoscopic exams. A GI doctor uses them to identify concerns in the digestive system.

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Honoring Stomach Cancer Awareness Month

11/01/2022

Learn about the risks, causes, and symptoms of stomach cancer, and find out how a GI specialist can help you get treatment.

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Plan to Have a Colonoscopy Before Year's End (and Maximize Your Deductible)

10/17/2022

Scheduling your colonoscopy before insurance deductibles reset can help you maintain your GI wellness and save money at year's end.

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Find Out How FibroScan® Can Evaluate Your Liver Health

10/10/2022

FibroScan is an innovative system that helps our GI specialists monitor the health and condition of the liver utilizing ultrasound techniques.

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October is Liver Disease Awareness Month: Get the Facts You Need for Your Health

10/03/2022

Discover the warning signs and symptoms of liver disease so you may help protect this critical organ and reduce the chance of liver failure.

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When Is the Right Time to Engage a Pediatric GI Specialist?

09/15/2022

Digestive health conditions are common in children. When they occur, it's important to connect with a pediatric GI provider to help your child thrive.

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Teaching Your Kid(s) Proper Digestive Habits

09/08/2022

GI health is invaluable for general wellness, and when healthy eating habits are learned early in life, it can lead to a future of great health.

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What Are Some Digestive Conditions Among Children (0 –18)?

09/01/2022

An upset tummy or an occasional stomach ache can result from pediatric GI disorders such as lactose intolerance, celiac disease, GERD, and more.

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