Did you know that the average person passes gas up to 25 times per day? If you aren’t known for breaking wind, you probably do most of it overnight while you sleep. But don’t worry – farting a lot is actually healthy. Am I Passing Too Much Gas? But like anything, too much can stop…
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When certain veins in your intestines get swollen, they can start to swell into big lumps that we call hemorrhoids. Depending on the location of the hemorrhoid, it may be difficult to discover. Patients who visit our gastroenterologist in Los Angeles often ask, “Should hemorrhoids be painful?” and the answer largely depends on the nature…
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Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, is a specific type of cancer that grows anywhere in the rectum. This can be a dangerous place for cancer to grow. It can affect your entire digestive system, causing exacerbated symptoms all over the body. Different types of cancers are formed for different reasons. Still it remains important…
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Nobody likes to experience diarrhea. Whether it comes from viral stomach nausea or a bad case of food poisoning, you know it when you have it. But if you weren’t recently sick, or you are feeling no other symptoms, then you may be wondering what could possibly be causing you to have a bad time…
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Colonoscopies may be common, but preparing for them is still nerve-wracking all the same. It’s important that the colon is as clean and healthy as possible when going into this procedure. Patients who have an upcoming colon examination can learn what to expect before, during, and after this vital screening when speaking with their gastroenterologist…
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