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Telehealth available at Digestive Disease Consultants
posted: Mar. 23, 2020.
Although the COVID-19 disease outbreak has forced us to limit social gathering and to practice social distancing Digestive Disease Consultants is here for you. We have a new option for your office visit. Read more -
What is a Gastroenterologist?
posted: Mar. 13, 2020.
A gastroenterologist is a doctor that specializes in preventing, diagnosing and treating a variety of disorders, conditions and problems that affect the esophagus, gallbladder, intestines, liver, stomach, colon, and rectum. Read more -
Causes of Rectal Bleeding
posted: Feb. 26, 2020.
Wiping and finding traces of blood can certainly be unnerving. While rectal bleeding can be caused by self-limiting problems that will go away on their own it’s also important to Read more -
Understanding Hepatitis
posted: Feb. 12, 2020.
Most people who have hepatitis don’t even know that they have it. This is because it doesn’t often cause symptoms right away; however, untreated hepatitis can lead to serious health Read more -
Causes of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
posted: Jan. 30, 2020.
If you are dealing with a digestive disorder or injury you may end up dealing with a bleed within the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may or may not be apparent, depending Read more -
What is Crohn's Disease?
posted: Jan. 14, 2020.
If you know someone with Crohn’s disease, or you have it yourself, you know about the dramatic effect it can have on your life. It is a type of inflammatory Read more -
Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome
posted: Dec. 16, 2019.
Persistent pain in your stomach or abdomen could be a signal of irritable bowel syndrome, which should be treated by a gastroenterologist. Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS, affects your Read more -
Testing For Lactose Intolerance
posted: Dec. 03, 2019.
Lactose intolerance is the body's inability to properly digest lactose, a type of sugar that is present in milk, cheese, and other dairy-based items. This is due to a deficiency Read more -
When is an Endoscopy Necessary?
posted: Nov. 21, 2019.
There are many reasons why your gastroenterologist may recommend getting an endoscopy. An endoscopy is a simple diagnostic procedure that allows our doctor to be able to examine the lining Read more -
Dealing With Ulcerative Colitis
posted: Nov. 07, 2019.
Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers within the lining of the colon (aka: the large intestines) and the rectum. Symptoms are Read more -
Living With Diverticulitis
posted: Oct. 29, 2019.
One common gastrointestinal problem that affects adults as they age is diverticulosis. This is when pouches develop within the lining of the colon, or large intestines. These pouches are known Read more -
ddcofkankakee.com
posted: Oct. 17, 2019.
Someone with GERD will not only experience heartburn on a regular basis but also may have difficulty or pain when swallowing. Since the acid continues to travel back through the Read more -
When to Get a Colonoscopy
posted: Oct. 03, 2019.
A colonoscopy can be a great diagnostic tool for figuring out certain intestinal issues. As a medical news report or general doctor may have already told you, a colonoscopy is a Read more -
What Is Causing My Constant Constipation?
posted: Sep. 16, 2019.
Being constipated means your bowel movements happen less often than normal. Everyone goes through it at some point. Fortunately, there are many treatments that can provide relief. Treatment for constipation Read more -
How Chewing Gum Can Affect Your GI Tract
posted: Sep. 04, 2019.
If you ever chewed gum as a kid then you probably remember an adult telling you not to swallow that gum or else it would get stuck in your intestines. Read more -
Dealing With Acute Pancreatitis
posted: Aug. 19, 2019.
Acute pancreatitis strikes suddenly, causing severe pain and vomiting. More than 300,000 people are admitted to U.S. hospitals every year due to acute pancreatitis, according to The National Pancreas Foundation. What Read more