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The Connection Between Diet and Gastrointestinal Health
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.

Your gastrointestinal system helps digest the foods you eat and convert them into nutrients and substances to fuel your body. Your colon gets rid of the waste products from foods, Read more
Common Gastrointestinal Disorders and Their Treatments
posted: Feb. 09, 2023.

Your gastrointestinal system is important to your daily life and when you’re dealing with issues with it, it can really impact your ability to function on a daily basis. There Read more
The Benefits of Early Detection: How Colon Cancer Screening Can Save Lives
posted: Jan. 26, 2023.

Colon cancer screening is an important diagnostic tool that can save your life. It’s a simple test that can help diagnose colorectal cancer in its early stages when it is Read more
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
posted: Jan. 13, 2023.

Occasional feelings of heartburn are normal, but if you suffer from heartburn frequently, your heartburn could actually be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as GERD. Your gastroenterologist Read more
Upper Endoscopy
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

When you’re dealing with gastrointestinal issues, it can be difficult for your doctor to be able to diagnose certain issues without being able to see exactly what is going on. Read more
What Is Ulcerative Colitis?
posted: Dec. 28, 2022.

Ulcerative colitis, also known as inflammatory bowel disease or IBD, is a painful medical condition which affects your colon. It’s caused by abnormal functioning of your immune system. Ulcerative colitis Read more
Understanding Liver Disease
posted: Dec. 09, 2022.

Liver disease can be a scary diagnosis. Unfortunately, it’s also a common medical condition. Seeing the right specialist can make all the difference in how you manage liver disease. A Read more
When Should I See a Doctor About Stomach Problems?
posted: Dec. 02, 2022.

How your stomach specialist in Tucson, AZ, can help when you have stomach pain Stomach pain can come on suddenly or it can develop and increase with time. When you experience Read more
Are You Dealing With Loss of Appetite?
posted: Nov. 23, 2022.

You need to eat nutritious foods to stay healthy. Nutrients, vitamins, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates fuel your body, providing you with the energy you need to live. If you’ve ever Read more
Healthy Lifestyle With IBS
posted: Nov. 10, 2022.

Do you suffer from chronic stomach or abdominal pain? If so, you could have a treatable condition known as irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. Your gastroenterologist is an expert at Read more
Reasons You May Need an Endoscopy
posted: Oct. 17, 2022.

An endoscopy is a vital diagnostic procedure gastroenterologists use to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions affecting your upper digestive system. An endoscopy allows your gastroenterologist to view Read more
Are You Struggling With Crohn’s Disease?
posted: Oct. 01, 2022.

Crohn’s disease can dramatically impact your life. When you are in fear of eating the wrong foods or having a painful attack, it can make you want to stay home Read more
Why Is a Colonoscopy Recommended?
posted: Sep. 22, 2022.

Is it time for me to schedule a colonoscopy? According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the US. While we have seen a Read more
What to Expect During a Colonoscopy
posted: Sep. 09, 2022.

If you need a colonoscopy in Tucson, AZ, look no further than Mesquite Gastroenterology and Surgery Center, where Dr. Miguel Arenas and his team offer professional care in state-of-art facilities Read more
Benefits of Having a Gastroenterologist
posted: Sep. 08, 2022.

Your digestive system is important. It handles the food you eat, breaking down the food into energy for your body to use. Your digestive system also gets rid of the Read more
Common Causes of Heartburn
posted: Aug. 26, 2022.

Heartburn is a common problem, especially if you love spicy or acidic foods. It is estimated over 60 million people in this country suffer from heartburn at least once a Read more