Author: Natalie Slack

Colonoscopy: Is it really that bad?

Written by Natalie Slack on July 31, 2025. Posted in Blog.

Colonoscopy: Is It Really That Bad? Just hearing the word colonoscopy can make people squirm. Maybe you’ve heard horror stories about the prep. Maybe it sounds too invasive, too awkward, or just… too much. But the truth is that colonoscopies save lives, and they’re not as scary as you think. A colonoscopy can be used as a diagnostic test for symptoms, but also for screening (without symptoms). A colonoscopy allows doctors to view the inside of your colon (large intestine) using a flexible camera. Screening colonoscopy is used to find and remove precancerous polyps before they...

Ulcerative Colitis

Written by Natalie Slack on December 31, 2024. Posted in Conditions. No Comments on Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a chronic condition in which the lining of the colon is inflamed. It affects men and women equally and is generally diagnosed before age 35 but it can be developed at any age. Ulcerative colitis is a disease more common in Caucasians and is found more often in the Jewish population versus other ethnic groups.

Rectal Bleeding

Written by Natalie Slack on December 31, 2024. Posted in Conditions. No Comments on Rectal Bleeding

Rectal bleeding is an indication something is wrong. Usually it is something minor and easily diagnosed, but not always. It is important to identify the specific cause of rectal bleeding and ensure appropriate treatment is started. Although rectal bleeding isn’t usually serious, it may be a sign of rectal cancer.

Pancreatitis

Written by Natalie Slack on December 31, 2024. Posted in Conditions. No Comments on Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is the most common form of exocrine pancreatic disease. In pancreatitis, the “factory” manufacturing and storing digestive enzymes for transport into the intestines explodes and the enzymes escape into the surrounding tissues. The enzymes digest and destroy the surrounding tissues resulting in considerable swelling or inflammation and increased amounts of blood in the pancreatic vessels. Pancreatitis can be very serious and is often fatal if not treated and lifestyle changes made. Multiple attacks of pancreatitis will eventually irreparably damage your pancreas and chronic...