Not All Fiber Is Created Equal! Fiber is supposed to help constipation—but if you’ve ever felt more bloated, more uncomfortable, or even more backed up after starting
Honestly, even if you don’t have IBS, following some of these eating guidelines might help you combat the occasional bloated, upset stomach. I always tell
Constipation isn’t always just constipation. If you’re dealing with hard stools, infrequent bowel movements, bloating, and abdominal discomfort that improves after you go, you may
Is IBS the same as IBD? No. IBS is a functional condition with no structural damage, while IBD is an inflammatory disease that causes visible
I want to talk about what younger patients—and their doctors—are missing. Because colorectal cancer is no longer just a disease of older adults. Rates of
For decades, colorectal cancer was considered a disease of older adults. Screening started at age 50, and most diagnoses followed that timeline. That’s no longer
Photo by julien Tromeur on Unsplash Colon polyps are growths inside the lining of the colon or rectum. While most are benign (non-cancerous), some can develop into colon
And now, back to our regularly scheduled programming. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, after all, and Anal Cancer Awareness gets its own day— March
This sounds paradoxical, but it happens more often than people realize. I love sharing this with patients. In severe constipation, hard stool becomes stuck in
Let’s talk about diarrhea. Nobody likes talking about diarrhea. I know, I mostly talk about constipation because I feel like constipation is diarrhea’s more stubborn,
