A colonoscopy can be done for various reasons. It can be done to detect the early stages of colon cancer or to remove polyps. In simple words, colonoscopy is usually performed by the doctors to get a clear picture of the intestine and lower abdomen to find out hidden issues. The procedure is simple and Read More…
Hemorrhoids are not an easy disease. They are extremely painful and can lead up to other diseases. Hemorrhoids are embarrassing and can cause a lot of discomfort to a person suffering from it. The symptoms of hemorrhoids are visible as it is followed by blood loss, weakness, difficulty in passing stool, fatigue and bloating. Now Read More…
For an entire race surviving on fast food and carbonated drinks, there is quite a lot to worry. As invulnerable as you might feel in your youth, all of this will come back one day, to haunt you for the rest of your life. But, there is a way out. You just have to clean Read More…
Testing for colon cancer just got easier. If you don’t already know, Cologuard is a new competing technology for colon cancer screening that is simple and ease of use. It involves no prep, no sedation, and most importantly, its effective. What exactly is Cologuard? Cologuard is a cancer detection test. Specifically, it tests for genetic Read More…
The practice of Kurt Vernon, MD, The GI Guy, is proud to announce that we have received a ‘Tier 1 Designation”, a high quality recognition from one of the nation’s largest health insurers – Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC. BCBSNC Tiered Network utilizes administrative claims data to identify high quality, low cost providers and Read More…
