Digestive warning signs in children: when to consult a pediatric gastroenterologist
A guide for parents on digestive signs that require specialized assessment in children, common situations by age, and what to bring to the consultation.
Chronic constipation: when to stop normalizing it
When constipation stops being a habit and becomes a reason to seek care, its causes, the risks of long-term laxative use, and which measures work.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
What is SII, why test results come back normal, its subtypes, the warning signs that require ruling out other causes, and which treatments are effective.
Rectosigmoidoscopy vs. Colonoscopy: How They Differ
Differences in scope, preparation, sedation, and duration between rectosigmoidoscopy and total colonoscopy, and when each is indicated.
Esophageal pH monitoring: what it is, how it’s done, and what it’s used for
What is a 24-hour esophageal pH monitoring test, when is it recommended, how do you prepare for it, and what to expect during the test.
Gastroesophageal Reflux: When Heartburn Is No Longer Normal
How to distinguish between occasional heartburn and reflux disease, the atypical symptoms that almost no one associates with it, and when to undergo an endoscopy or pH monitoring.
Gastritis: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and When to Have an Endoscopy
What gastritis really is, how it differs from functional dyspepsia, its main causes, and the warning signs that require medical attention.
Blood in the Stool: Causes, What the Color Means, and When to Be Concerned
What does blood in the stool indicate? Common and benign causes, signs of a medical emergency, and why it should never be assumed to be caused by hemorrhoids without an evaluation.
Colon Polyps: Why They Are Removed and How Often to Have a Follow-Up Colonoscopy
What are colon polyps, why are they always removed during a colonoscopy, and how often is the procedure repeated depending on the findings?
Colon Cancer: At What Age Should You Have Your First Colonoscopy?
A guide to the recommended age for the first screening colonoscopy, risk factors that may warrant earlier screening, and warning signs that should not be ignored.
