How Can I Find a Reliable GI Physician Where I Live?

A person's GI tract is one of the most important systems of the body because it is made up of necessary organs like the esophagus, small …

What Do I Need to Know About Celiac Disease?

Almost always contained in grains like wheat, barley, rye, noodles, breakfast cereal, and other carb-rich foods, gluten can often be a …

Conditions That Can Lead to Red Blood in Your Stool

Having bright red or dark blood in your stool is not typically a normal occurrence, often leading to anxiety about one's overall health. …

5 Colonoscopy Myths Debunked: COVID-19 Edition

Gut health is important, but some misinformation has infiltrated our culture regarding what's normal for GI health. So, our …

Study: Sugar Can Increase Colitis, IBD Risk

A high-sugar diet could be one of the main culprits for an increased incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a …

Heartburn Medication Shortage on Rise During COVID-19

According to a New York Times article, current events are turning up the heat when it comes to heartburn. More Americans are using …

How Race Impacts Colon Cancer Incidence, Mortality

African Americans, especially under 50, are at higher risk of being diagnosed with colon cancer and dying from the disease than …

FIT Tests vs. Colonoscopy: What You Need to Know

A recent New York Times article suggests that Americans of average risk of developing colon cancer should look toward a fecal …

COVID-19 or Not, You Should Get Your Colonoscopy

At San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates & Endoscopy Centers, screening colonoscopies are safe, convenient, and, most importantly, …

Cologuard vs. Colonoscopy: What You Need to Know

Cologuard vs. Colonoscopy: What You Need to Know More and more first time colon cancer screening patients are choosing Cologuard over a …