Gastroenterology Blog
6 Things That Can Cause Your Stomach to Be More Sensitive
6 Things That Can Cause Your Stomach to Be More Sensitive Dealing with stomachaches on a daily basis can often be very inconvenient. It can affect your life and activities in numerous ways, most of which aren't positive. If stomach pains have become a part of your...
All You Should Know About Screening for Colorectal Cancer
All You Should Know About Screening for Colorectal Cancer People get terrified whenever they hear the word cancer. And it’s no wonder since so many people are dying from it. However, cancer is not necessarily a death sentence. If you detect it early, there’s a big...
How Substance Abuse Can Lead to Gastrointestinal Issues
How Substance Abuse Can Lead to Gastrointestinal Issues. Substance abuse has serious health consequences for the user. The public is aware of the harm drug users do to relationships and society at large, but they are rarely informed of the precise physiological...
7 Tips for Taking Care of Your Gut Microbiome
As we all know, our lifestyles and our habits influence our health. However, we're often unaware of how delicate and complex our bodies are. Everything is interconnected, and improvement in one area often leads to improvement in others. For example, a good gut...
6 Things You Should Not Do After a Liver Surgery
Here are 6 Things You Should Not Do After a Liver Surgery. No matter what type of liver surgery you're about to have, recovery is the most important part of the process. Even after a procedure that's not as invasive as a liver biopsy, you would need to take some...
Pros and Cons of a High-Fiber Diet for Digestive Health
Everyone knows that the right diet combined with physical exercise will improve your health. But what is the proper diet? It differs from one individual to another because there are many contributing factors. One of them is your medical history. For example, some...
Introduction from the New CEO
I would like to introduce myself as the new CEO of Tri-State Gastroenterology Associates. I’ve lived in the Tri-State area my entire life and had the opportunity to work for Deloitte, Procter & Gamble and General Electric in a variety of roles over the last 20+...
How to Prepare Your Home for Post-Surgery Recovery
Surgeries are both scary and stressful in general. No matter the type of procedure you are undergoing, you will feel anxious. And this is normal because all surgeries have certain risks. However, apart from the concerns regarding the surgery itself, you also have...
What You Need To Know About Colonoscopies
What You Need To Know About Colonoscopies A colonoscopy is a common preventative procedure used to screen for colon cancer. It involves inserting a long, flexible tube into the rectum to get a detailed view of the entire colon. A colonoscopy can also remove polyps,...