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Category Archives: Gastroenterology

02 Oct
Blog, Gastroenterology

Over 45 And Haven’t Had A Colonoscopy? Here’s Why You Should

Whenever we get a new patient at Westchester Health over the age of 45, one of the first questions we ask is, “Have you had a colonoscopy?” If the answer is no, we then explain what a colonoscopy screening test is, what it’s looking for, and why it’s so important.

Posted on October 2, 2019January 15, 2020 by Blog
25 Sep
Blog, Gastroenterology

How Can I Tell If I Have A Stomach Ulcer?

Do you often have a dull or burning pain in your stomach that lasts anywhere from a few minutes to several hours? Does the pain seem to flare up when your stomach is empty? Have you been taking Advil, Aleve or aspirin for a long time? If your answer to these questions is yes, you […]

Posted on September 25, 2019January 15, 2020 by Blog
18 Sep
Blog, Gastroenterology

What Is GERD And How Can I Know If I Have It?

Do you typically get heartburn after eating fried or spicy food, drinking acidic beverages such as coffee, tea or soda, or eating too fast? This might be more than acid reflux. It could actually be GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Posted on September 18, 2019January 15, 2020 by Blog
13 Mar
Blog, Gastroenterology

Important Tips for Recognizing and Preventing Alcoholic Liver Disease

Here at Westchester Health, many of our adult patients drink, some of them heavily. In these cases, we do our best to warn them of the dangers of heavy drinking over a long period of time, explain how this can damage many of their vital organs and threaten their life, and refer them to support […]

Posted on March 13, 2019January 15, 2020 by Blog
10 Oct
Blog, Gastroenterology, Pediatrics

Does My Child Have Celiac Disease?

Does your child regularly get a stomach ache after eating bread, pasta, or pizza? Does he/she often have diarrhea, joint pain or prolonged fatigue? If your child is a girl, did her period start really late? All of these are symptoms that might point to celiac disease. To get the facts, check out this blog […]

Posted on October 10, 2018March 23, 2020 by Blog
11 May
Blog, Gastroenterology, Pediatrics

How To Know If Your Child Has Celiac Disease

Does your child have frequent headaches, skin rashes, stomach aches, is not gaining weight and/or is frequently tired? He or she may have celiac disease, an immune disorder caused by an intolerance to gluten. To find answers, read this informative blog by Mason Gomberg, MD, a pediatrician in our Westchester Health Pediatrics group.

Posted on May 11, 2018January 15, 2020 by Blog
17 Apr
Blog, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine

10 Signs You May Have A Parasite

Even though the thought of having a parasite is pretty unpleasant, parasites are far more common than you might think. We actually see quite a few cases of them here at Westchester Health. Not restricted to underdeveloped countries, parasites exist around the world and can afflict anyone of any race, gender or socioeconomic status. They […]

Posted on April 17, 2017January 15, 2020 by Blog
21 Mar
Blog, Gastroenterology

How Often Should You Get a Colonoscopy?

A colonoscopy is a diagnostic screening exam that a physician, usually a gastroenterologist, uses to look inside your large intestine for colon polyps or possible signs of colorectal cancer.  How often you should be screened depends on the specific test, your age and your risk for colon cancer.

Posted on March 21, 2017January 15, 2020 by Blog
22 Dec
Blog, Gastroenterology

Why Obesity Can Put You At Risk For Serious Liver Disease

You probably know that obesity can have an adverse effect on the heart, increasing the risk of heart disease, heart attacks and stroke. But what you may not know is that being seriously overweight can also lead to a serious liver condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, which occurs when fat builds up […]

Posted on December 22, 2016January 15, 2020 by Blog
18 Aug
Blog, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine

Are You At Risk of Developing Gallstones?

Many of my patients with gallstones do not have symptoms and often do not even know they have them until the stones block the ducts of the biliary tract (a gallbladder attack), causing extreme pain that needs immediate medical attention. Gallbladder attacks often follow heavy meals, and they usually occur in the evening or during […]

Posted on August 18, 2016January 15, 2020 by Blog
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