Digestive Health Specialists
With all the talk about coronavirus, it is important to have the facts. Your doctors at Digestive Health Specialists are watching this closely as it progresses to provide you with the best and most accurate information as it presents itself. These are some of the most common questions we are receiving. How worried should I […]
We are happy to announce that Dr. David Ramsay has been named Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the nation’s oldest, and most prestigious medical society dedicated to disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Through the fellowship program, AGA honors superior professional achievement in clinical, private, or academic practice and in basic or clinical […]
As you make your 2020 resolutions, you may be thinking about better managing your finances, exercising more or losing weight. Many even look at ways to reduce stress and be more present in the moment. What you may not think of is bacteria and how it can positively affect your health. Whatever goals you are […]
Every year more and more people make New Year’s resolutions to start the year right and the video above highlighted the three most popular resolutions. Are these on your list? Unfortunately, there is an 80% failure rate on these resolutions and most people lose their resolve by mid-February. Why? There are different opinions on this […]
With the holidays in full swing, food is always at the center. For some people, though, eating and swallowing make enjoying this time more difficult. Do you have difficulty swallowing? When eating, do you feel like you are choking? Do you get a strangling sensation in your throat? The medical term for this sensation is […]
Gastric cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Before the 1980s, it was the leading cause of cancer death. Over the last 40 years, there has been a decline in the incidence, for unexplained reasons. Risk Factors Race – East Asians, Andean South Americans, and Eastern Europeans are at the highest risk for gastric […]
If you are a patient that is currently taking ranitidine, commonly known as Zantac, and you are worried about the recent news and FDA statement, we want to answer your questions. Concern: There has been a report that several manufacturers have found low levels of a contaminant called NDMA in their products. NDMA is a […]
“Are you the Nurse?” “What’s a PA?” “When will I see the doctor?” These are common questions patients have when introduced to a Physician Assistant. We will help you identify the differences between a Physician Assistant, a Nurse Practitioner, and a Physician to make a more informed decision on selecting who to see for your […]
“For people with celiac disease, the gluten-free diet is like insulin for diabetics” –Dr. Alessio Fasano What is Celiac disease? Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage of the small intestine, which affects genetically predisposed patients. The primary job of the small intestine is to absorb minerals […]
Of all the excuses for putting off a screening colonoscopy, one of the most common is a busy schedule. At Digestive Health Specialists, we understand. For our patient’s convenience, we made Saturday appointments available at our Thomasville Procedure Center in August. We are happy to say that our schedule was filled, so we decided to provide […]
