Gastroenterology Blog | Indianapolis

Understand the Facts About Crohn's Disease

12/01/2023

Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease that can affect your well-being. Learn more about this disease and how it can be managed.

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When Should Hemorrhoids Be Treated?

11/10/2023

Hemorrhoids can significantly affect your well-being. Learn about the types of hemorrhoids and ascertain when professional assistance is warranted.

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What Are Well-known Signs and Symptoms of Fatty Liver Disease?

10/06/2023

Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of fatty liver disease. Prompt care of the condition may enhance life expectancy and liver health.

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Understanding Ulcerative Colitis: Learn Its Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

09/15/2023

Ulcerative colitis is a disease involving the colon and rectum. Discover more about this long-term GI issue and how it might affect your health.

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What Is the Difference Between GERD and Acid Reflux?

08/01/2023

GERD and acid reflux appear very similar, but there is a difference between the two. Read on to learn more about the conditions and their treatments.

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What is the FibroScan® Test Used For and How Does It Help?

07/06/2023

FibroScan is an innovative, noninvasive ultrasound exam that is used to uncover liver scarring and stiffness to track liver diseases.

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What Causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Are You at Risk?

06/01/2023

IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) can lead to symptoms such as gas, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and other GI issues. Read more information on IBS.

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Facts You Should Know About Celiac Disease

05/05/2023

Celiac disease can affect your gastrointestinal tract in several ways. Read more about celiac disease and how you can protect your digestive health.

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Make Yourself Aware of the Symptoms and Signs of IBD

04/07/2023

IBD can mean lasting GI issues, such as upset stomach, abdominal pain, and more. However, does this mean you will have abdominal discomfort for life?

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45 Is the New 50: Updates to Colonoscopy Guidelines

03/01/2023

Previously, 50 was the magic number for initial colonoscopies. Now, however, GI specialists and the CDC suggest colon cancer testing when you turn 45.

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Why You Should Get Screened for Colon and Rectal Cancer

02/16/2023

A colon cancer exam can help safeguard your colon health and ward off colorectal cancer before it starts or reaches the advanced stages.

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Begin The New Year Right: Get a Colonoscopy Screening

01/20/2023

Schedule a colonoscopy to start the year off right and take control of your gut health. Screenings are preventive steps to preserve your wellness.

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How to Help Your Kids Adopt Healthy Nutritional Habits

09/10/2021

Our GI doctors in Indianapolis, IN offer guidance to parents on how to help kids adopt healthy eating habits that benefit them as they grow.

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Spreading Awareness of Primary Biliary Cholangitis in the Month of September

09/03/2021

Primary biliary cholangitis is a condition that affects the bile ducts in the liver and can lead to liver damage and liver failure without early care.

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What to Know About Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)

08/28/2021

With September being Primary Biliary Cholangitis Awareness month, now is the ideal time to learn how this autoimmune disease impacts liver health.

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Getting Kids with GI Issues and Their Teachers Ready for the New School Year

08/21/2021

School can be challenging for kids with GI issues. Discover how a Section 504 plan can help teachers enhance your child's comfort and safety.

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How Effective Are Colorectal Cancer Home Screenings?

Our Team08/14/2021

Home colon cancer screenings seem like an effective way to detect the disease. Learn why a colonoscopy is considered to be a more effective option.

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What Is Gastroparesis?

08/07/2021

Gastroparesis is a GI disease that prevents the stomach muscles from contracting properly, resulting in delayed gastric digestion.

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Should I Take Part in a GERD Clinical Study?

Our Team07/19/2021

Taking part in a GERD research trial might offer an innovative and effective way to address acid reflux disease and alleviate its symptoms.

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How Do GI Doctors Diagnose and Treat GERD?

07/16/2021

GERD, or acid reflux disease, causes heartburn and other symptoms. Learn how a GI doctor might diagnose and treat this common digestive condition.

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