Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US. Did you know that recommended screenings could prevent 60% of these deaths. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, so it’s the perfect time to check with your …
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Five Colonoscopy Myths Debunked
Colonoscopies are one of those medical procedures that somehow surrounds itself with myths. There tends to be a bad rap about colonoscopies. We’re here to debunk some common myths and things we hear the most.
What is My Doctor Looking for in a Colonoscopy?
The importance of having a colonoscopy It’s important to understand what a colonoscopy is for, even if it’s not something you’re necessarily looking forward to. A colonoscopy is a screening exam for colorectal cancer, and is one of the most …
Crohn’s Disease Triggers
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that affects approximately 1.4 million Americans. It causes an abnormal response that triggers inflammation in the digestive tract. Though Crohn’s disease is hard to diagnose, the most common symptoms include watery diarrhea, bloody …
Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery
If you’ve been diagnosed with a colon condition, such as cancer, Crohn’s disease or colitis, your surgeon may recommend removing all or part of the colon. If you want a surgery option that might reduce healing time, ask your physician …
What Can I Do to Prevent Colorectal Cancer?
According to The National Cancer Institute, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Your colon is a major part of your digestive system that helps remove waste and sends nutrients from food into your …
Diet After Colorectal Cancer Surgery
It’s common to have questions about diet after every surgery, especially after colorectal cancer surgery. A colectomy, which is commonly used to treat colon cancer, involves removing the part of the colon that’s affected. Even though it’s tough to stay …
New Doctor and Second Office Location
Piedmont Colorectal Associates is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Paul Joyner as well as our new office location in Stockbridge, GA! Dr. Paul Joyner Dr. Joyner performs robotically assisted and laparoscopic colorectal surgery for the treatment of diverticular …
What is Diverticulitis?
Diverticulitis is the inflammation or infection of one or more diverticula in the digestive tract, which are small pouches that form commonly after the age of 40 and usually don’t cause problems. However, the inflammation or infection of one of …
Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Robotic Surgery
Surgical procedures have come a long way. Today surgery can be done with much more precision. Through robotic surgery, surgeons are now able to reach small areas and increase their visual field. Through robotic arms, the surgery itself is clean …