Month: July 2017

The “prep” prior to the screening colonoscopy is the least looked-forward to part of the process but it is necessary in order to ensure that the procedure goes as successful as possible. If your colon is not properly and fully emptied of its contents, there is a high possibility that colon polyps and lesions will…

Chances are, at some point in your life you’ve had gastroenteritis, commonly known as the “stomach bug.” The stomach bug is typically a virus that spreads easily through the population. You’ll recognize the symptoms of the stomach bug as an upset stomach (diarrhea, vomiting), headache, abdominal cramping and fever. The stomach bug is unpleasant, with…

This is part three of a special three-part series on the bacteria known as H. pylori. Read part two for the testing methods which can be found in our blog portion of the website. Treatment regimens for H. pylori are varied and can prove to be quite effective. For example, the bismuth quadruple therapy can…

You may be the type of person that needs a cup of coffee every few hours to feel energized and power throughout the day. Many coffee drinkers think that the revitalizing and restorative features of the drink may be the only reason to gulp away. But new research suggests those are just positive attributes to…

Testing for H. pylori should be performed only if the clinician plans to offer treatment for positive results. The indications for testing are outlined in the table below. The test-and-treat strategy for H. pylori is appropriate for patients with dyspepsia who are under the age of 55 and have no ‘alarm features.’ Platelet counts in…

This July we will be discussing H.Pylori, itself, its symptoms, treatments, and prognosis. Each week, the blog will go over a different topic regarding H.Pylori. This week, our physicians detail what H.Pylori is, how it was discovered and some of its symptoms! Helicobacter pylori, better known as H. pylori, is a bacteria found in the…