subject: Gastroenterologist Beverly Hills - A Healthy Digestive Tract = A Healthy Body [print this page] It is a body health topic that is rarely discussed, possibly because of the embarrassment, but diseases centering on the digestive tract and bowels are both common and dangerous. Unbeknownst to most people, our intestinal health and our stools is one of the highest indicators that reflect our internal health. As one of the most sensitive organs in our bodies, anything from a poor diet to a sedentary lifestyle can deeply impact the health and activity of your digestive system which in turn affects how food breaks down and brings nutrients to the rest of the body. Likewise, a healthy colon is vital for a healthy body, by absorbing vitamins, salts, nutrients and water. If both of these organs are in a poor state, then the entire body will accumulate toxins and we will experience tremendous aches and pains. Some hereditary diseases, such as colon cancer can even be detected by these symptoms. A skilled gastroenterologist Beverly Hills can delve past the symptoms and into the root of what is causing your ailments.
For example, rectal bleeding can mean many things depending on how mild or severe it is. Some slight bleeding is actually normal if you have had constipation and hardened stools, if you have wiped too harshly with the toilet paper and created a tiny cut, or even extreme mental stress can cause bleeding. However, if there is a large amount of bleeding that last for an extended period of time, it can equal a more serious illness. Excessive rectal bleeding has been said to be one of the biggest signs of colon cancer. A colonoscopy Beverly Hills procedure examines the inside of the colon, including the large intestine or the large bowel, to check for signs of cancer. Using a four foot long, flexible, thin tube, with a tiny camera at the tip, your doctor will insert this into the rectal canal and through the colon. In order for a clearer visual, patients are instructed to follow a strict cleansing diet with special formulations for a few days to completely cleanse out the colon. This will ensure that there will be no obstructed visualization from residual stools. Receiving a colonoscopy from a Beverly Hills physician can detect cancer at an early stage so you can quickly treat it.
Another health issue that can be observed by your Beverly Hills gastroenterologist is irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. As many as one out of five adult Americans have been inflicted with this condition, but fortunately, it is very treatable. IBS most commonly occurs for individuals that are particularly sensitive to certain foods, possess a weaker immune system that is more susceptible to bacterial infection, or have a dysfunctional epithelium (colon lining) that has lost its ability to absorb fluids, resulting in frequent constipation. When you come for treatment, your gastroenterologist can perform a physical examination that consists of stool sampling or blood tests, and then prescribe the appropriate medication that will relax the muscles in the intestines and bladder. By suppressing these particular muscles, there will be better control over muscle spasms and abdominal pain.
