Cholecystectomy is the removal of the gallbladder due to gall stones and is the 8th most common operative procedure in the United States. The procedure is not very complicated and is often carried out through laparoscopy, but patients might face some discomfort later. In this blog, we are going to let you in on how Read More…
Even if you have not heard about proctitis, you have most surely felt it. The disease is one of the most common GI problems and can affect anyone. It is not one that attracts a lot of attention, but it does make your life uncomfortable. How you ask? Ever felt a burning sensation while taking Read More…
Dieting and weight loss are things that are often prescribed to people with a number of conditions and the results are always more on the positive side. Anyone who is morbidly obese or overweight, has Type 2 Diabetes, or some other gastrointestinal problem can benefit from this sort of diet restriction regime. However, not all 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…
