What Are Pregnancy Hemorrhoids and How Can You Treat Them?

What Are Pregnancy Hemorrhoids and How Can You Treat Them?

If you’re pregnant, first and foremost, congratulations! Pregnancy is a time filled with many exciting emotions, physical woes, hormonal changes, and mood swings. You may also be familiar with pregnancy hemorrhoids, a pesky condition that causes itching and burning around the anus and pain during bowel movements. In this post, we’ll take a look at what causes pregnancy hemorrhoids, and answer a couple of questions we hear frequently at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay: how do pregnancy hemorrhoids go away and how long do pregnancy hemorrhoids last?

IBS: Dealing With Embarrassment

IBS: Dealing With Embarrassment

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with IBS, you’ll already know that this condition can take its toll. While the physical IBS symptoms are uncomfortable, the emotional hardship that also comes with this condition can be even worse for some people. In this blog, we’re going to talk about how to handle this emotional conflict. We’ll also answer a couple of common questions: is living with IBS hard and how do you explain to someone that you have IBS?

The Hemorrhoid Diet & How to Use It to Your Advantage

The Hemorrhoid Diet & How to Use It to Your Advantage

Curious about what the “hemorrhoid diet” is? A hemorrhoid diet is simply a set of foods designed to help you recover from hemorrhoids as quickly as possible. These foods are all selected because they will bulk up your stool and make it easier to pass. This is crucial when you have painful bowel movements, and is further complicated by the fact that straining during bowel movements likely caused your hemorrhoids in the first place.

How Is IBS Diagnosed?

How Is IBS Diagnosed?

Do you suffer from IBS? If so, you’ll know that IBS is mostly a condition that is diagnosed by a process of elimination. This, while necessary, can be extremely frustrating for some people – especially those with severe symptoms and those who are hoping for some relief. In this blog, we’re going to take a look at the answers to some common questions: how do they test for IBS, what are the warning signs of IBS, and is IBS difficult to diagnose?

Colorectal Surgeon Spotlight: Dr. Jeffrey Mino

Colorectal Surgeon Spotlight: Dr. Jeffrey Mino

Here at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay, we are proud to have a full team of highly-qualified, experienced doctors. In fact, we have some of the best colorectal surgeons in Tampa Bay. In fact, our very own Dr. Jeffrey Mino, who we will be spotlighting today, is also a general surgeon in Tampa Bay. Let’s jump right in; at the end, we will briefly cover some things that Dr. Jeffrey Mino does for our office in a section that highlights “when should I see a colorectal surgeon?”

Top 7 Hemorrhoid Prevention Tips You Can Use at Home

Top 7 Hemorrhoid Prevention Tips You Can Use at Home

Do you frequently suffer from hemorrhoids, a pesky anal condition characterized by burning, itching, and sometimes bleeding from the anal opening? If so, you’re probably desperately on the hunt for ways to prevent them in the future. In this blog, we’ll answer some questions like can hemorrhoids be prevented, how can I prevent hemorrhoids at home, and why do I get hemorrhoids so easily.

Colorectal Surgeon Spotlight: Dr. In Soon Park

Colorectal Surgeon Spotlight: Dr. In Soon Park

Here at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay, we are incredibly lucky to have the surgical talent that we do. Dr. In Soon Park is certainly no exception. Dr. In Soon Park is both a colorectal and gastrointestinal specialist who is incredibly caring and kind to each and every patient he sees. Here are just a few reasons why we are proud to have one of the best colorectal surgeons in Tampa Bay (and an amazing general surgeon in Tampa Bay) working with us at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay:

Could It Be Colon Cancer?

Could It Be Colon Cancer?

We know how anxiety-inducing and stressful it can be to hear a cancer diagnosis (or hear that a loved one got a cancer diagnosis). It can be tempting to pop a search term into Google, but that will likely give you too much information all at once – and you’ll find some information from unreliable sources.

In this blog, we hope to give you the information you’re looking for without stressing you out too much. We’ll cover questions like what are the first signs of colon cancer, what is the main cause of colon cancer, and is colon cancer curable?

Colorectal Surgeon Spotlight: Dr. Francisco Itriago

Colorectal Surgeon Spotlight: Dr. Francisco Itriago

Here at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay, our patients are our top priority. For our very own colorectal doctor, Dr. Francisco Itriago, this is definitely the case. The Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay hires only the very best surgeons in the Tampa area so that you can trust and rely on every colon cancer doctor and colorectal specialist you see at our office. 

All You Need to Know About Constipation

All You Need to Know About Constipation

We talk to many patients with constipation woes, and we’ve compiled a concise list of everything you need to know in order to both eliminate constipation when it arises and avoid it in the future. In this blog, we’ll answer these questions: what should I do when having constipation, what foods make constipation worse, and how long can constipation last.

How Can I Heal My Anal Fissure?

How Can I Heal My Anal Fissure?

Anal fissures are wounds that occur in the anus and anal opening; they can be incredibly painful and take a long time to heal. Some common questions we hear at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay include: how long does it take for an anal fissure to heal, why is my fissure not healing, and how can I fix a fissure at home? Let’s cover each of these questions and more.

Lifestyle Tips to Help Manage IBS

Lifestyle Tips to Help Manage IBS

Do you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS? If so, you’ll know that this bowel condition can make living your life difficult, stressful, and nearly impossible during an “attack.” Understandably, many IBS patients wonder: how can I make life easier with IBS, how can I manage IBS naturally, and how do I get my IBS to calm down? In this blog, we’re going to give you some actionable tips that can help you live your life a bit more comfortably!

Top 7 Genetic Factors Contributing To Colon Cancer

Top 7 Genetic Factors Contributing To Colon Cancer

Lifestyles have a big impact on health, and while many understand the importance of staying in shape and avoiding cigarettes in order to prevent the development of cancer, genetic risk factors often go unchecked. Genetic factors play a huge role in determining whether or not someone is at increased risk for colon cancer, something that often leads to preventative screening and helps catch signs of cancer early. These are some genetic factors to be aware of when considering your risk for colon cancer.

Can I Prevent Colon Cancer?

Can I Prevent Colon Cancer?

According to Cancer.org, more than 105,000 new cases of colon cancer are diagnosed every year. While that incidence might seem low, it’s still important for you to see your doctor for routine colonoscopies once you turn 45. In this post, we’ll take a look at the answers to some common questions we hear at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay: what is the main cause of colon cancer, what foods cause colon cancer, and who is at high risk of colon cancer?