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What is Esophageal Cancer? Facts, Symptoms & Treatment

What is Esophageal Cancer? Facts, Symptoms & Treatment

by Mike Dunklee | Apr 14, 2023 | Acid Reflux, Digestive Care, Endoscopy, GERD

What is Esophageal Cancer? Facts, Symptoms & Treatment Esophageal cancer, though relatively rare, is a serious condition that affects the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. It is estimated that around 18,000 new cases of...
3 reasons to see a gastrointestinal specialist when you turn 45

3 reasons to see a gastrointestinal specialist when you turn 45

by Michigan Gastro | Oct 24, 2022 | Colon Cancer, Endoscopy

A gastrointestinal specialist is someone who specializes in the gastrointestinal tract. The gastrointestinal tract involves a pathway that starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. The organs within the gastrointestinal tract are those that function mostly for...
Increased parenchymal echogenicity at last ultrasound: What does it mean?

Increased parenchymal echogenicity at last ultrasound: What does it mean?

by Michigan Gastro | Sep 2, 2022 | Endoscopy, Featured

When your doctor sends you to get an ultrasound of your liver, they are checking for red flags to make sure that nothing is wrong with your liver. What kinds of red flags? Well, using an ultrasound, your doctor can look for cysts in your liver that may be causing you...

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