Hemorrhoids are common, unpleasant and yes, avoidable. No one wants to experience the discomfort that can come from having a hemorrhoid, especially if you have had one before. Hemorrhoids occur when veins in a person’s anorectal region become inflamed, which can cause pain, itching and general discomfort. Fortunately, hemorrhoids are treatable. Patients [...]
Can you believe it’s that time of year again? The end of November kicks off a holiday season full of opportunities for parties that celebrate friends, family and yes, food. Even with all of the festive cheer and good will, the holidays are notorious for food-related illnesses that can appear in otherwise healthy individuals – […]
Approximately 12% of people in the United States are lactose intolerant. Those who are lactose intolerant have a deficiency of lactase which is the enzyme produced by the lining of your small intestine. This means that they cannot fully digest lactose, i.e. the milk and sugar in dairy products. You can have a lactase deficiency, […]
