GI Disorders
Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders affect millions of Americans. In fact, one in four people experience symptoms that limit their daily activity. These are some of the most common diseases we see today, says Kamran Ayub, MD, a gastroenterologist with Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital. Although these conditions are common, many people still dont discuss them even with their doctors. Having GI symptoms, like heartburn and abdominal cramps, isnt normal and shouldnt be something you just tolerate, Dr. Ayub says. After an initial assessment, a doctor will usually prescribe medication in addition to lifestyle changes. To help treat GI conditions, H-2 receptor blockers and proton pump inhibitors are often used. Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital is one of the few institutions in Illinois to offer TIF and a procedure called endoscopic ultrasound. Endoscopic ultrasound uses endoscopy and ultrasonography to diagnose and stage several GI cancers, including those of the esophagus, stomach, lung, pancreas and rectum. This procedure provides high-resolution images of the GI tract under real time, which allows us to obtain samples from possible tumors more effectively, Dr. Ayub says. Part of Adventist Midwest Healths philosophy is treating the whole person. Dr. Ayub says this is important in every aspect of health care, but especially crucial when treating patients with GI disorders. Because lifestyle choices, like smoking, can contribute to symptoms, we often need to look at underlying causes ...
Ulcerative Colitis Video Testimonial by Matt
Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes inflammation and sores, called ulcers, in the lining of the rectum and colon. Ulcers form where inflammation has killed the cells that usually line the colon, then bleed and produce pus. Inflammation in the colon also causes the colon to empty frequently, causing diarrhea. When the inflammation occurs in the rectum and lower part of the colon it is called ulcerative proctitis. If the entire colon is affected it is called pancolitis. If only the left side of the colon is affected it is called limited or distal colitis. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the general name for diseases that cause inflammation in the small intestine and colon. It can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms are similar to other intestinal disorders and to another type of IBD called Crohn's disease. Crohn's disease differs because it causes inflammation deeper within the intestinal wall and can occur in other parts of the digestive system including the small intestine, mouth, esophagus, and stomach. Ulcerative colitis can occur in people of any age, but it usually starts between the ages of 15 and 30, and less frequently between 50 and 70 years of age. It affects men and women equally and appears to run in families, with reports of up to 20 percent of people with ulcerative colitis having a family member or relative with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. A higher incidence of ulcerative colitis is seen in Whites and ...
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