Are You Genetically Predisposed For Colorectal Cancer?

One of the largest risk factors for colorectal cancer is a strong family history of the disease. While there are other external and unknown factors that can cause this type of cancer, your family’s health history is a tool you have at your fingertips to understand and work to detect it earlier.

Everything You Need To Know About Colorectal Cancer

Everything You Need To Know About Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed types of cancer in both men and women in the United States. It’s incredibly pervasive and can happen to anyone. Let’s take a look at colorectal cancer signs and symptoms, treatments options, risk factors and more.

Everything You Need To Know About Anal Fistulas

Everything You Need To Know About Anal Fistulas

One fairly common problem our colorectal specialists treat at the Colorectal Clinic Of Tampa Bay is the presence of anal fistulas. This condition is not widely common amongst most individuals, but when it does present itself, it must be treated by a professional. Read more to learn everything you need to know about anal fistulas.

Everything You Need To Know About Pilonidal Cysts

Everything You Need To Know About Pilonidal Cysts

If you have a pilonidal cyst you are hoping to get treatment for, you want to make sure that the specialist you pick has experience treating pilonidal cysts. If not done correctly, a pilonidal cyst may come back and even lead to serious complications. Want to learn more? Here’s everything you need to know about pilonidal cysts.

Irritable Bowel Disease 101: What Is Ulcerative Colitis

Irritable Bowel Disease 101: What Is Ulcerative Colitis

Every year, about 200,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. alone, making it a fairly common condition. Unfortunately, ulcerative colitis is also chronic, which means that there is no known cure for it, and it’s also a high risk factor in the development of colon cancer. Despite this, the condition is highly manageable with proper treatment and care.

Hemorrhoid Surgery Options: Hemorrhoidectomy, Hemorrhoid Banding, And The THD System

Hemorrhoid Surgery Options: Hemorrhoidectomy, Hemorrhoid Banding, And The THD System

 If medications, lifestyle and diet changes have not been able to treat your hemorrhoids, than surgery offers the best chance to return to normal — and that’s a good thing! If you’re considering undergoing hemorrhoid surgery, here is everything you need to know about our three hemorrhoid surgery options.
 

Understanding The Different Types Of Crohn's Disease Surgery Options

Understanding The Different Types Of Crohn's Disease Surgery Options

Oftentimes, surgery is the best options for patients who suffer from Crohn’s Disease and it’s important to understand the different types of Crohn’s Disease surgery options available and what each is for. Read more to learn the main points on each of them. 

March Is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Here’s How You Can Be An Ally

March Is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Here’s How You Can Be An Ally

This March, the Colorectal Cancer Alliance will honor the 18th National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The month will be full of fundraiser, educational events, awareness campaigns, and a lot of blue. If you are interested in becoming an ally or in showing your support, here are some things you can do to help.

What are Hemorrhoids and How Are They Treated?

What are Hemorrhoids and How Are They Treated?

Dealing with hemorrhoids is a pain in the you know what...but, take it from us, you’re not alone. This painful, often embarrassing condition can cause prolonged discomfort for many people. Seeking the expertise of a colorectal specialist is often the best plan to improve your symptoms or to get rid of your hemorrhoids.  

Valentine’s Day Gluten-Free Dinner Ideas

Valentine’s Day Gluten-Free Dinner Ideas

If you or someone you know suffer from Celiac Disease, you know that finding a nice restaurant with plenty of gluten-free options is a challenge, especially one that everyone can also enjoy. So, if you're thinking about dining out this Valentine's Day but can decide where to go, why not dine in instead? Here at three gluten-free dinner ideas you can make tonight (or any other night) for a romantic dinner. 

7 Gluten-Free Foods That Will Change Your Life

7 Gluten-Free Foods That Will Change Your Life

What does gluten mean? To put it simply, gluten is an encompassing term that refers to the proteins found in grains like wheat, barley, oats, etc. So, what does it mean to be gluten-free? Basically, it means avoiding pasta, bread, cookies, cereal, chips, and even beer! If you or someone you know is struggling to find gluten-free options (that are also appetizing), here are seven gluten-free brands and products that you can swear by.