by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 21, 2021 | Surgical Services, Gastroenterology, Colorectal Surgery
Colonoscopy Colorectal Cancer Screening and Colonoscopy Prep Although colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, it often goes undetected, according to the American Cancer Society. Symptoms do not usually occur until the disease is...
by Mariah Carnahan | Nov 22, 2021 | Services, Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology A healthy digestive system is essential for the body to function properly. When an illness or disease interrupts this, it can be painful and frustrating. Fortunately, Deaconess Illinois Medical Center offers gastrointestinal (GI) services to help...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 12, 2022 | Gastroenterology
Gallstones Experiencing a sharp pain in your upper right abdomen? A lot of people do – it’s possible something has gone wrong with your gallbladder. Nearly one million Americans have gallstones every year, according to the American Gastroenterological...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 12, 2022 | Gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Often misunderstood, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal condition that deserves more attention. You’re plagued with sudden and unexplained stomach cramps. You feel anxious when you know you’ll be without a...
by Mariah Carnahan | Nov 23, 2021 | Surgical Services, Gastroenterology
GERD Tired of that burning sensation in your chest — particularly at night? Could your painful swallowing, nausea, heartburn be caused by Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? If you experience a burning sensation in your chest, sometimes spreading to your...
