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Hemorrhoids appear when the veins inside or outside the anus become inflamed and swollen. You can think of hemorrhoids like varicose veins but inside or nearby your anus.  Internal hemorrhoids can often be pain-free, but cause bleeding during bowel movements. When the hemorrhoids begin prolapsing through the anus, they can cause pain and itchiness. External […]

Colonoscopy remains best and proven way to detect andprevent colorectal cancer and colorectal cancer deaths The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is stressing that colonoscopy, using modern endoscopy methods performed according to clinical guidelines, is still the best and most proven way for patients to be screened for colorectal cancer following the release of

People may call it heartburn, but the sensation of pain and discomfort in your chest and upper abdomen has to do with your stomach, not your heart. The burning sensation, sometimes accompanied by a bitter taste, occurs when stomach acid spills into your esophagus and travels all the way up into your upper chest and

Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus, which means it’s transmitted through exposure to infected blood. Hepatitis C can be a short-term illness but left undiscovered, it can cause lifelong complications that can significantly reduce your lifespan.  Most people don’t develop symptoms right away, as the virus takes time to damage the liver. Hepatitis C symptoms include

A colonoscopy is a life-saving screening technique, as it can help experts detect cancerous cells early and remove precancerous polyps before they become cancerous. It’s estimated that due to colonoscopies, the risk of death by colon cancer has dropped by 61%.  Below, we asked our experts at Digestive Disease Consultants of Orange County in Orange County, California to