Dr. Jirik completed advanced fellowships in hepatology/transplant and gastroenterology, with clinical expertise in colorectal ...

Inflammatory bowel disease is not significantly associated with an increased risk for colonic perforation during diagnostic colonoscopy.

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Gastrointestinal discomfort can be due to a number of different issues, so it's important to see a doctor to help you determine the best treatment.

You should be able to resume normal exercise 24 hours after a colonoscopy. Sedation during the procedure affects your body, so avoid working out until you've fully recovered. Always consult your ...

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When you’re meeting a health care provider for the first time, it’s worthwhile to ensure a good fit. After all, you could ...

Scientists have discovered that collecting stool samples at home is as life-saving as invasive colonoscopy procedures.

Our 50s are stressful—the kids are growing up and we often have to care for aging parents,” says Bushman. “You need to make time and create the mindset for exercise.” Whatever activity you choose, if ...

Colon cancer is the world’s second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, projected to claim 1.6 million lives annually by 2040. Experts stress that early detection through colonoscopy can prevent ...

BEIJING- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit to be held in Tianjin City from August 31-September 1. This will be PM Modi ...

Every first NFL start comes with its own set of circumstances. Although it’s now the norm for first-round quarterbacks to play as rookies, not all of them spend the summer atop their team’s depth ...