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 …
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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 …
Best Diets for People with IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is an uncomfortable digestive condition that affects about 15 percent of the population. It can cause abdominal pain, bowel problems, diarrhea and chronic constipation. Although there is no simple solution for treating IBS, the following diets …
Facts about Colorectal Cancer
March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, with more than 50,000 Americans dying from the cancer each year. Here are a few important facts to know …
Best High Fiber Foods for Digestion
Fiber is the most important thing when it comes to a diet for healthy digestion. It’s suggested that women get about 25 grams a day, while men need around 35. However, studies show that Americans get only 50 percent …