The holiday season can be a time of great joy and celebration, but it can also be a challenge for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Today, we’re going to chat a bit about how to survive Christmas with IBS. If you’re wondering “how do I get my IBS to calm down” during the holidays, we have several tips for you. But first, why does IBS flare up on holiday to begin with?
Everything You Need To Know About Pilonidal Cysts
Pilonidal cysts can be a painful condition; they affect the skin near the tailbone. However, cysts can occur in various parts of the body. Today, we will chat about what cysts are, the different types of cysts, as well as the causes, symptoms, and available treatment options for pilonidal cysts. Let’s get started and answer all of your questions.
Dealing With Diverticulitis: All You Need to Know
Are you or a loved one dealing with diverticulitis? Today, we will provide an overview of diverticulitis, answering questions like “what is diverticulitis,” “what triggers a diverticulitis flare up,” and “how do you settle a diverticulitis flare-up?” Stay tuned to learn more and don’t forget to seek immediate medical attention if you are in acute pain.
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: November 2023
Did you know that November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month? This month, we’re dedicated to raising awareness about stomach cancer, its signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, and available treatment options. November provides a unique opportunity to educate the public about this disease and promote early detection, which can significantly improve outcomes.
A Look Into Robotic Surgery: Should I Trust the Science?
If you or a loved one has faced colon cancer, you might already know quite a bit about this disease; however, not everyone has all of the information! Today, we’re going to cover the seven most important things everyone should know about this type of cancer, including colon cancer symptoms and a few questions, including what are the first signs of colon cancer and is colon cancer treatable. Let’s jump right in.
7 Things You Should Know About Colon Cancer
If you or a loved one has faced colon cancer, you might already know quite a bit about this disease; however, not everyone has all of the information! Today, we’re going to cover the seven most important things everyone should know about this type of cancer, including colon cancer symptoms and a few questions, including what are the first signs of colon cancer and is colon cancer treatable. Let’s jump right in.
7 Realistic Tips & Tricks for Coping With Rectal Cancer
Did you know how important fiber is to your overall well-being? There are some serious benefits to getting enough fiber in your diet – but, what is fiber? Also known as “soluble” and “insoluble” fiber, this dietary component is anything that cannot be absorbed by the body. Fiber goes all the way through the digestive system without being absorbed at all.
4 Major Benefits of Adding Fiber to Your Diet & How to Make It Look Easy
Did you know how important fiber is to your overall well-being? There are some serious benefits to getting enough fiber in your diet – but, what is fiber? Also known as “soluble” and “insoluble” fiber, this dietary component is anything that cannot be absorbed by the body. Fiber goes all the way through the digestive system without being absorbed at all.
How the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay Can Help You
Are you on the hunt for a local, professional, knowledgeable colorectal specialist? If so, we have everything you’re looking for here at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay. In this blog, we’ll dig into why you might need a colorectal specialist in Tampa Bay and answer a couple of questions: what does a colorectal clinic do and what can I expect at a colorectal appointment? Let’s dive in.
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
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.
IBS 101: How to Calm an IBS Flare-Up
If you struggle with IBS, you are intimately aware of just how frustrating and uncomfortable IBS flare-ups can be. They seem to come on at the worst times, and last far longer than you would like. So, what – if anything – is there to do about these flare-ups? How can you find real relief when these symptoms set in?
In this post, we’ll be answering all of your questions, like how long does an IBS flare-up last, how do you calm an IBS flare-up naturally, and what does an IBS flare-up feel like? Let’s dive right in and help you find some solutions.
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?”
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:
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.















