Category: Conditions

August 17, 2020

Gastroparesis Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment

August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month, so we’re taking the opportunity to talk about this GI motility disorder. Not everyone is familiar with gastroparesis because it isn’t as common as other GI disorders. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and

May 18, 2020

13 Common Signs of Celiac Disease

Did you know that May is Celiac Awareness Month? Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that damages the small intestines. It is triggered by eating foods containing a protein called gluten, which is found in grains like wheat, barley, and

April 29, 2020

8 Esophageal Cancer Risk Factors

Because April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, now is the perfect time to learn more about the condition. According to the American Cancer Society, it’s estimated that more than 18,000 new cases of esophageal cancer will be diagnosed in 2020.