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Colon cancer is a leading form of cancer & it is one of the most preventable and curable forms of cancer.  More than 90% of patients can be cured if detected early enough by colonoscopy. The following symptoms/signs may signal the presence of colon cancer.  Rectal bleeding/pain Change in the...

If your doctor suggests that you undergo a colonoscopy, don’t fret. This procedure helps your doctor investigate GI-related issues and can even help them spot and treat colon cancer and other colon diseases such as colitis early. What can you expect from a colonoscopy and why might you need one? Find...

An endoscopy is a diagnostic test that allows a gastroenterologist to look inside your digestive tract (esophogus, stomach and colon) to look for problems that may be causing symptoms like chronic acid reflux and heartburn, which are among the most common digestive problems in the United States. According to the American...

Abdominal pain is pain that you feel anywhere between your chest and pelvic region and can range from a minor problem to one needing urgent attention. Dr. Indran Indrakrishnan at Gwinnett Digestive Clinic in Lawrenceville, GA, offers the latest treatments for gastrointestinal conditions.1. ConstipationConstipation is one of the most common causes of...

A colonoscopy procedure can detect polyps and abnormalities in the colon—potential problems that can’t be seen on a regular X-ray.  It’s used to screen for signs of colon cancer. Early detection and treatment are key when it comes to colon health. Know when you need a colonoscopy and what to expect...

Have you started to notice that some of your favorite foods are leaving you with a burning, gnawing in your chest? Have mealtimes become frustrating because it seems that everything seems to set off a sore throat, acidity in your mouth, food regurgitation or burning in the throat and chest?...

What is Acid Reflux? Belching, chest pain,  and an acidic taste in your mouth are all signs of acid reflux, a very common disorder of thedigestive system which affects millions of people worldwide. If you've been dealing with these symptoms for a long time, you might think it's just an...

The GI tract can be rather confusing sometimes. You may be dealing with stomach cramps or have trouble with heartburn. If so, you may end up coming up with a laundry list of questions for our GI doctor. Well, now we are here to provide you with some of the...

Gwinnett Digestive Clinic, PC would like to welcome you to our blog. Here you will find informative and useful postings about your health and our practice.At Gwinnett Digestive Clinic, PC we believe that educated patients are better prepared to make decisions regarding their overall health and wellbeing.  Our blog was...