Atrantil – Can it help Your Bloating and Abdominal Discomfort?
What is Atrantil? Atrantil is a nutraceutical developed to relieve the symptoms of bloating, abdominal discomfort and in some instances constipation. As a gastroenterologist in Plano TX, I see several people every day that suffer [...]
Colon Cancer Awareness March 2015
Colon Cancer Awareness 2015 March is just around the corner and with it comes Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer, which is cancer of the colon or rectum, is the second leading cause of cancer [...]
Can a Donut cause Colon Cancer?
According to the National Cancer Institute, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. One theory as to why is that we consume a diet high in carbohydrates. Understanding how [...]
Colon Cancer – Is there a Cure in Plano TX?
With March being colon cancer awareness month, I wanted to re-emphasize the importance of spreading the Awareness of this potentially deadly but preventable cancer to my blog followers and those in the Plano/Frisco TX area. [...]
Are There Any New Treatments for Ulcerative Colitis?
The number of patients being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis is growing each year. Because of this, pharmaceutical companies are working hard to develop the next breakthrough drug. There are always new treatments on the horizon; [...]
Video of Kenneth Brown, M.D. getting a Colonoscopy to promote Colon Cancer Awareness
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Kenneth Brown, M.D., encourages everyone to spread the word that colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when caught early. The key is to get screened [...]
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month!
Today (March 1st) marks the start of colon cancer awareness month. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Colon cancer comes from growths called colon polyps. If these polyps [...]
Bowel Prep for a Colonoscopy – Why It’s Important
Colonoscopy Prep Many of my patients in Plano TX complain that the worst part of the colonoscopy process is not the colonoscopy itself, but the day before when you have to clean out the [...]
Oh NO! I have blood in my stool!!
One of the most common reasons patients come to see me is for blood in stool or rectal bleeding. Seeing blood in the toilet or on toilet paper is very alarming, but also very common. [...]
New Procedure to Treat Effects of Reflux – Barrx
I wanted to expand on my recent appearance on the morning show of ABC affiliate channel 8 Dallas, TX where I discussed Barrett’s Disease and a relatively new procedure used by Gastroenterologists to treat this [...]