Ask any patient who is in the midst of an Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) flare up and they’ll all tell you the same thing: it is torture. Stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and nausea are some of the most dreaded symptoms patients with IBD hope to never experience. With no known cure, IBD patients must […]

It’s no secret excessive alcohol consumption leads to an increased risk of developing cancer. While limiting or cutting alcohol out altogether remains the greatest alternative, it may not be the only alternative. A recent article published on CNN caught our own Dr. Haleh Pazwash’s eye. A new study reveals that exercising can “cancel out” the […]

We often think of bacteria as something that makes us sick. Sinus, throat, bladder and ear infections are some of the most common in the U.S., treated by antibiotics. Antibiotics work by eliminating the bad bacteria causing the infection. Unfortunately, they also kill the good bacteria commonly found in your gut. No wonder why side […]

People may keep it a secret from the crowd, but digestive issues are as common as the cold in many. Many symptoms are embarrassing, thus not only being kept quiet from friends and family, but not told do your Primary Care Physician (PCP) as well. More often than not, your PCP will refer you to […]

Being able to speak, read and write more than one language is integral in many areas of the workforce in the United States specifically. One of the top industries in the need of bilingual physicians and staff is healthcare.  For example, the report by researchers at The George Washington University with support from the California Endowment […]

Diverticulitis is a disabling colon problem accompanied most often by pain, obstruction and fever. This condition became more common in the US from the late 1990’s to mid 2000’s, a Minnesota county study suggests. Dr. Adil E. Bharucha of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota claims incidents of diverticulitis have gone up 50% since 2000. […]

Here at Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey, we are going above and beyond for our patients. As many individuals from all walks of life come through our doors on their path to wellness, our elite-level team of gastroenterologists stay up to date on advanced and innovative procedures. Within the last calendar year, five major procedures […]

What is the Capsule Endoscopy? A capsule endoscopy is a procedure in which a patient swallows a capsule which contains a camera, battery, light and transmitter so that the esophagus, stomach and small intestine can be viewed for signs of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease).  The camera takes two pictures every second for eight hours. After […]

Colon cancer is often thought of as an “old person’s” cancer. After all, the official screening doesn’t begin until 50 years old, and then again every ten years after that. Let’s also add that the median age of diagnosis is 69 years old. Reality is, old person’s cancer or not, colon cancer is the second […]

It’s late July and the temperatures are soaring. The “peak” of the year has been reached and many flock to the shore to stay cool in the water or hide in their air conditioned homes. How individuals choose to enjoy their summer is unique, but one similarity may arise in those suffering from gastrointestinal diseases: […]