Clear, evidence-based guidance on colonoscopy screening, endoscopic procedures, and gut health — written for patients on the East End of Long Island.
Colorectal cancer is among the most preventable of all cancers — and colonoscopy is the only screening test that finds and removes precancerous polyps in the same visit. Here's why screening works, when to begin, and what actually happens during the procedure.
Read the articleBoth use a flexible scope with a camera, and patients often use the words interchangeably. But they examine opposite ends of your digestive tract — and answer very different questions.
Read the article →Detox cleanses, gluten, probiotics, and the daily bowel movement rule. A look at what the evidence actually supports — and the symptoms people wrongly dismiss.
Read the article →An overview of what to expect at each stage of a first colonoscopy, from preparation through recovery.
Read the article →A practical guide to bowel preparation — diet, timing, tolerating the solution, and completing your prep for an accurate examination.
Read the article →Guidelines lowered the recommended starting age from 50 to 45. Here's why the change happened, and who should begin screening even earlier.
Read the article →Colorectal cancer is often silent early on, but certain symptoms should never be ignored — at any age. Knowing them can make a real difference.
Read the article →Most plans cover screening colonoscopy — but the difference between screening and diagnostic can affect your bill. What to know before your appointment.
Read the article →Finding a polyp is common and usually not cause for alarm — removing them is exactly how colonoscopy prevents cancer. Here's what it means.
Read the article →Occasional heartburn is normal. But frequent, persistent reflux can signal something worth evaluating — and sometimes an upper endoscopy.
Read the article →Care begins with a consultation. Our board-certified gastroenterologists can review your symptoms and advise whether a procedure is right for you.
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