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GERD is one of the most common GI conditions, but its presentation can be confusing because many of its symptoms overlap with other conditions.

In healthcare’s dynamic regulatory and economic environment, leaders of gastroenterology-focused ASCs are keeping close tabs on industry developments. Here are five notes on ASCs and gastroenterology ...

U.S. News & World Report has named the 259 top ASCs for colonoscopy and endoscopy for 2025. The publication recognized the ASCs as “high performing,” evaluating nearly 5,000 ASCs across four specialty ...

Lower GI symptoms requiring colonoscopy include: GI bleeding, chronic constipation, recurrent abdominal pain, chronic diarrhoea and mucoid stools among others. This study aimed at documenting the ...

However, despite this, the patient benefits from an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to collect biopsies of the upper intestine for study under the microscope to ensure that it is not celiac’s disease ...

Any residue may impact the effectiveness of your GI procedure, and the whole process may need to be repeated The instructions for colonoscopy prep and endoscopy prep can also be downloaded below, ...

Bright red blood in your stool, also known as hematochezia, is a sign of bleeding in the lower digestive tract. It is most likely caused by a condition like hemorrhoids or diverticular disease.

Colonoscopy prep is complete once your poop is a light yellow with no dark particles. You'll need to follow a specific low-residue diet to empty your colon. During this process, your stool will change ...