What is the Gastrointestinal Tract? The gastrointestinal (GI) tract encompasses the complex system of organs responsible for the digestion and absorption of essential nutrients. From the moment…
Read MoreHow Running Affects Your Gut Health and Digestion: Benefits, Risks & Tips
Running is a highly effective cardiovascular exercise that offers numerous benefits, from improving heart health and boosting mood to strengthening muscles and increasing overall endurance. Whil…
Read MoreDouble Balloon Endoscopy Procedure
Double Balloon Endoscopy Procedure Your gastrointestinal system is essential in ensuring you stay healthy and strong. Illnesses impacting this network can have a negative influence on your overa…
Read MoreGI Tumor Removal Procedure
Gastrointestinal (GI) Tumor Removal Procedure There are few medical diagnoses more frightening than a tumor. Tumors impacting the GI tract can negatively affect your well-being but could prove f…
Read MoreEndoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
An Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) is a minimally invasive procedure used to remove abnormal tissues, such as polyps or early-stage cancers, from the lining of the digestive tract. During the…
Read MoreInterventional Endoscopy Procedures
Interventional endoscopy procedures are minimally invasive techniques performed using specialized endoscopes, equipped with cameras and lighted tips, offering a broad range of applications, from…
Read MoreGastroparesis
What is Gastroparesis? Gastroparesis is a chronic disorder in which the stomach experiences delayed emptying. When the stomach is functioning correctly, it will contract to crush ingested food.…
Read MoreYou’ve Just Been Diagnosed With Crohn’s Disease. Now What?
You’ve just been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. This realization can be frightening and cause confusion and uncertainty. By gaining the proper knowledge, you may be able to keep this illnes…
Read MoreIBD in Children: A Parent’s Guide to Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
When a child experiences persistent abdominal pain, fatigue, or weight loss, it’s natural for parents to be concerned. For some families, these symptoms may eventually lead to a diagnosis of i…
Read MoreAshley Scarborough, PA-C
Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Ashley is an experienced physician assistant who has dedicated her career to gastroenterology. She provides…
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