If you struggle with IBS, you might already know that most gastroenterologists will recommend abstaining from alcohol use altogether. However, it can be nice to have a drink with a friend every once in a while. In this blog, we’ll discuss how alcohol affects the body and answer questions like “how does alcohol affect IBS,” “what kind of alcohol can people with IBS have,” and “what is the best drink for IBS?”
People with an increased risk of colorectal cancer should talk to their doctor about when to begin screening, which test is right for them, and how often to get screened. Several screening tests can be used to find polyps or colorectal cancer. Your doctor will help you decide which is right for you based on your individual needs. Below, we discuss five colon cancer screening tests you should know about.
Irritable bowel syndrome is an inflammatory condition whose underlying cause hasn’t yet been completely discovered. We know that stress and certain foods can trigger symptoms and that alcohol and smoking tend to irritate the condition in IBS sufferers. However, medical professionals aren’t sure exactly what causes it. For these reasons, many other conditions can be mistaken for IBS. In this post, we’re going to cover what can be mistaken for IBS and answer the questions: how do you know if it’s IBS or something else, and what can IBS pain be compared to?
Diarrhea: everyone has experienced it, and no one likes it. You may know what it’s like, but do you know why it happens? Do you struggle with constant bouts of diarrhea? If so, you’re not alone, and it may help to know what you can do to avoid this pesky intestinal symptom. In this post, we’ll discuss the answers to the following questions: what are the main causes of diarrhea, how long should diarrhea last, and how do you get diarrhea to go away?
Were you recently diagnosed with IBS? Do you think you have IBS? If so, you’ll probably be looking into how to manage your symptoms and get as close to remission as possible. In this post, we’ll take a look at building an IBS diet plan, discuss the low FODMAP diet for IBS, and answer the question, what are the worst foods for IBS?
Bowel incontinence describes the loss of control over bowel movements that a person may experience, an occurrence that oftentimes results in either leakage of stool or the complete loss of bowel control. If this sounds at all familiar with what you or someone you know is experiencing, and you want to learn more about bowel incontinence and what causes it, here are 3 of the main reasons for bowel incontinence.
If you have a colon surgery coming up, you’ll already know that there’s a lot of prep that you’ll put in before you even go under anesthesia. However, the physical preparation may only be half of it for you; some individuals get anxious about upcoming surgeries, for one reason or another. If that’s you, know that you aren’t alone. In this blog, we’re going to answer a few common questions: how do I prepare for a colectomy, what should I do the day before my surgery, and what helps with surgery anxiety?
Did you know that adults aren’t the only people who can suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? That’s right - children can have this condition, too; in fact, most of us adults that struggle with this condition might have also had symptoms when we were younger. If you think your child might be struggling with IBS, we’ll cover what you can do to help them manage their IBS. If you aren’t sure whether they might have IBS or not, we can help you identify or rule it out, too.
In this blog, we’ll take a look at some common questions we hear here at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay: how do I know if my child has irritable bowel syndrome, can IBS be cured in children, and does IBS in children go away?
Hemorrhoids are an uncomfortable condition that most people have dealt with at least once in their lives. In this blog, we’ll answer some common questions about hemorrhoids, such as: how long should a hemorrhoid last before going to the doctor, what happens if you let a hemorrhoid go untreated, and can a doctor do anything for a hemorrhoid?
In this blog, we will answer some common patient questions we hear at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay: how serious is a thrombosed hemorrhoid, what is the fastest way to heal a thrombosed hemorrhoid, and how long does it take for a thrombosed hemorrhoid to go away? If you are struggling with hemorrhoids and think you might have a thrombosed hemorrhoid, don’t hesitate to contact our office in the Tampa Bay area.
Also known as diverticular disease, diverticulosis is a condition in which pockets develop in the colon. These pockets can trap stool, making it extremely important for patients to maintain regularity. In this post, we’ll take a look at some common questions we hear at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay: is a high-fiber diet good for diverticulosis, what is the best fiber for diverticulosis, and what is a good lunch for diverticulosis?
Depending on the severity or stretch of the cancer when it is discovered, your specialist may recommend you for rectal cancer surgery in order to remove the cancerous cells. At Colorectal Clinic Of Tampa Bay, our colorectal specialists offer three different types of rectal cancer surgery: the LAR, the APR, and the Local Excision surgery to remove cancerous tissue. Let’s go over each of these to find out how they function and what benefits they offer.
IPBS can be a very frustrating, sometimes embarrassing, condition that seems to come and go in waves. For some patients, IBS symptoms can even disrupt sleep and cause insomnia. In this post, we’ll answer the following questions about IBS that we hear all the time: how can I calm my IBS at night, how do you sleep with an IBS flare-up, and why are my IBS symptoms worse at night?
Anal Fissures affect both men and women mostly from the ages of 20-40; however, anyone can develop anal fissures if the circumstances are right. In this post, we’ll take a look at the symptoms and risk factors of anal fissures, and answer a few common questions: what happens if a fissure goes untreated, how long do anal fissures usually last, and can anal fissures heal on their own?
