Physicians, Let Us Practice What We Preach
I have done my Colonoscopy, have you done yours? Many of my patient’s often wonder “is this procedure really painless? Do the doctor’s really understand what they are putting their patient’s through for these exams?” These images are actual images from my Colonoscopy! I went through the same preparations and the same processes as I […]
Colon Polyps
What are colon polyps? A polyp is extra tissue that grows inside your body. Colon polyps grow in the large intestine. The large intestine, also called the colon, is part of your digestive system. It’s a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body makes and stores stool. Are polyps dangerous? Most polyps are […]
Diarrhea
What is diarrhea? Diarrhea is loose, watery stools. A person with diarrhea typically passes stool more than three times a day. People with diarrhea may pass more than a quart of stool a day. Acute diarrhea is a common problem that usually lasts 1 or 2 days and goes away on its own without special […]
Constipation
Who gets constipated? Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints in the United States. More than 4 million Americans have frequent constipation, accounting for 2.5 million physician visits a year. Those reporting constipation most often are women and adults ages 65 and older. Pregnant women may have constipation, and it is a common […]
Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis
What is diverticulitis? Diverticulitis develops from a condition called diverticulosis. If you’re older than age 40, it’s common for you to have diverticulosis – small, bulging pouches (diverticula) in your digestive tract. In the United States, more than 50 percent of people older than 60 have diverticula. Although diverticula can form anywhere, including in your […]
Crohn’s Colitis 101 | The Basics about Crohn’s!
“More adults and children in the U.S. have IBD than multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease or blood cancers.“ – ccfa.org Hello Friends, I’m Dr. Meah, and with this post I really feel the need to address one of the more common GI issues people are suffering with, crohn’s disease. As a board certified gastroenterologist, I see an […]
Ulcerative Colitis
What is ulcerative colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the digestive tract. It’s a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease that involves inflammation of the inner lining of the colon and rectum. People with this condition alternate between flare-ups and periods of remission throughout their lives. While ulcerative colitis is a lifelong condition, […]
Colon Cancer
You could qualify for a FREE* screening * “Free” screenings available to patients with Texas Based insurance. Your insurance will be billed for this procedure, however, you will not be required to pay for the procedure to take place. * Keep Reading, Find Symptoms below! Hello Friend, If you’re new around here, I am Dr. […]