Importance of Colon Screening in Younger Adults – Dr. Sohi Interviewed
Dr. Sunana Sohi of Gastroenterology Health Partners was recently featured in a WHAS-11 article and video about the increasing rates of colon cancer in younger adults. The story featured Amanda Blackburn, a 37 year-old mother of two who was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2017. She received a diagnosis after coming to Dr. […]
Coronavirus Updates
September 20, 2021 In order to best protect our staff and patients, we are continuing to require that everyone wears a mask in all of our offices. You can read more about our response to COVID-19 on our website. This is our seventy-eighth weekly update regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19). Below, you will find updated facts […]
Why You Shouldn’t Wait To Get A Colorectal Cancer Screening
Are you on the fence about getting screened for colorectal cancer? Perhaps you think you’re too young to get cancer, or you don’t have a family history of it, or you’re anxious about the procedure. You push off the appointment, allowing yourself to think, “I’ll do it sometime soon…” When it comes to colorectal cancer […]
Pandemic Alcohol Intake and GI Health
The past year-and-a-half has been incredibly difficult for everyone. From hundreds of millions of deaths to the challenge of lockdowns, social isolation and economic hardship, no one has remained unscathed. Many people have turned to harmful coping mechanisms to deal with the medical, psychological, and sociological problems brought on by pandemic-related stress. While research is […]
Understanding the Connection Between Exercise and Gastrointestinal Health
While we all know that the foods we consume have a significant impact on gut health, very little is often said for the influence of exercise and activity on the GI system. People usually exercise to get fit, lose weight, or socialize, unaware of the deeper functional benefits of regular activity. Recent studies have only […]
Hirschsprung’s Disease: An Overview
Hirschsprung’s disease is a congenital condition that affects the large intestine. Here’s what you need to know. Causes and Risk Factors Hirschsprung’s disease occurs when a baby is born missing nerve cells in their colon. Due to these missing nerve cells, they develop issues passing stool. While we do know that it’s a condition people […]
Fecal Incontinence
Fecal incontinence is a condition in which you are unable to control bowel movements. Here’s what you need to know. Causes and Risk Factors Many things can cause fecal incontinence, and may occur in combination. For example, nerve damage in the rectum or anal sphincter, which can occur during childbirth, may be a cause. Muscle […]
COVID-19 and the GI System
Back in August 2020, we first explored how a COVID-19 infection could affect your GI system. There was very little data to work with at the time, as the pandemic was largely still unfolding across the United States and across the world. Since then, much has happened with the pandemic. Now, at a time when […]
Your Gut Health
A healthy digestive system can help you prevent many conditions, and reduce their severity if you do get them. While there are a lot of factors in your individual case that can impact specific advice, there are some general principles that are good to follow in most cases. Here are some important ways you can […]
A Review of Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) is a chronic liver disease that causes damage to the bile ducts in the liver. Read on to learn more about this condition. Causes and Risk Factors PBC is considered to be an autoimmune disease. This means your body perceives your liver as invasive and attacks it. Your body’s T cells, […]
