Digestive Healthcare Of Georgia

#DigestiveHealthcareOfGeorgia is committed to taking care of all our patients. We encourage new and existing patients to take advantage of our telehealth appointments. Our offices will remain open for time-sensitive cases. To make an appointment please go to our website at www.digestivehealthcare.net or call our office ***locations, and contact info can be found on our website. Telehealth provides real-time health care to patients using video-conferencing, audio communication, and/or text messaging using mobile phones, tablets, and desktop computers. #DigestiveHealth #DigestiveHealthcareOfGeorgia

Today is National Women Physicians Day! This day marks the birthday of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States in 1849. Dr. Blackwell initiated the movement that helped women gain entry and equality in the field of medicine. We would like to highlight our amazing #womenphysicians at Digestive Healthcare Of Georgia; Dr. Jagiella, Dr. Callaway, and Dr. Mephani! ... #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay #WomenPhysiciansDay

Did you know posture can cause incontinence, constipation, heartburn, and slowed digestion?! #Incontinence - Poor posture promotes stress incontinence when you leak a little urine if you laugh or cough. "Slouching increases abdominal pressure, which puts pressure on the bladder. The position also decreases the ability of the pelvic floor muscles to hold against that pressure," notes Markowski, who specializes in helping people overcome bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor pr...oblems. #Constipation - Poor posture on a toilet hunched over with your knees lower than your hips can promote constipation. "That position closes the anus somewhat and makes it harder for the abdominal muscles to help move feces out," Markowski says. Constipation is characterized by fewer than three bowel movements per week; hard, dry stools; straining to move the bowels; and a sense of an incomplete evacuation. #Heartburn and #sloweddigestion - Slouched posture after a meal can trigger heartburn caused by acid reflux (when stomach acid squirts back up into the esophagus). "Slouching puts pressure on the abdomen, which can force stomach acid in the wrong direction," explains Dr. Kyle Staller, a gastroenterologist at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. "And some evidence suggests that transit in the intestines slows down when you slouch. In my opinion, it probably does play a small role." Source: http://bit.ly/3jinHSA

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#FunFactFriday: The muscles in your esophagus act like a giant wave. That is what moves food or drinks down to your stomach. This wave action is called peristalsis.

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#CrushingCOVID Our Atlanta office received their first round of the COVID-19 vaccines!

Today We Would Like To Spotlight Dr. David S. Rudolph! Dr. Rudolph is a Gastroenterologist that practices at our Newnan location as well as the Fayetteville location. We want you to know that we appreciate your hard work and dedication!

DID YOU KNOW? The #digestivesystem is the series of tubelike organs that convert our meals into body fuel. There are about 30 feet (9 meters) of these convoluted pipeworks, starting with the mouth and ending with the anus. Along the way, food is broken down, sorted, and reprocessed before being circulated around the body to nourish and replace cells and supply energy to our muscles.

#DIGESTIVE HEALTH FACT: What is the #gastrointestinalsystem? The gastrointestinal system: The systems of the body primarily responsible for the processing of foods, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of body waste. It is comprised of long tube-like hollow organs starting with the mouth, down to the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, and ending with the anus.

Happy Tuesday! Is Your Poop On Schedule? Normal poops can occur anywhere from three times a week to three times a day. While each gut is different, a healthy gut often has a pattern. To put the timing in perspective, it generally takes 24 to 72 hours for your food to move through your digestive tract. Food doesn’t arrive in your large intestine (colon) until after six to eight hours, so hitting up the toilet happens after that.... If your schedule is off, it could be constipation. Constipation has many causes, from dehydration or low fiber to thyroid issues, but your best bet is to check your diet first. Make sure you’re drinking enough water and include a variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet. If you are experiencing problems, then you can make an appointment with one of our specialists. If you’re not pooping regularly, you could be holding onto the food you ate days even weeks ago. Waste hanging around longer than it should also mean it putrefies in your body longer, a potential the cause of smelly gas and other health problems.

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Welcome back from the weekend! November is #PancreaticCancer Awareness Month! Learn more here: pancan.org

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Good Morning! Here is a #digestivehealth fact for you, please like and share... Most People That Have A Gluten Intolerance Don’t Have Celiac Disease #CeliacDisease occurs when #gluten causes your immune system to damage your small intestine. Symptoms include abdominal pain and fatigue, bloating, and chronic diarrhea.... ***Gluten is a protein in wheat, barley, and rye. Two types of genetic changes that occur in about 2% of the population cause true celiac disease, you can get tested for this atone of our locations. Many people who claim they are gluten-intolerant don’t have this diagnosis, but they still may feel better on a low-gluten or gluten-free diet. The reason you may feel better or may lose unwanted weight is because a gluten-free diet is low in carbohydrates.

November is National #StomachCancer Awareness Month Stomach cancer mostly affects older people. The average age of people when they are diagnosed is 68 years old. About 6 of every 10 people diagnosed with stomach cancer each year are 65 or older. The risk that a man will develop stomach cancer in his lifetime is about 1 in 95. For women, the chance is about 1 in 154. Who should test for stomach cancer?... Stomach cancers are usually found when a person goes to the doctor because of signs or symptoms they are having like Poor appetite Weight loss (without trying) Abdominal (belly) pain Vague discomfort in the abdomen, usually above the navel A sense of fullness in the upper abdomen after eating a small meal Heartburn or indigestion Nausea Vomiting, with or without blood Swelling or fluid build-up in the abdomen Blood in the stool Low red blood cell count (anemia) The doctor will take a medical history and examine the patient. If stomach cancer is suspected, tests will be needed to confirm the diagnosis.

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Today We Would Like To Spotlight Constance A. Bright Constance is a Nurse Practitioner that practices at our Fayetteville location. We want you to know that we appreciate your hard work and dedication! ~ Digestive Healthcare Of Georgia

Hope you’re having a great #HumpDay! #DigestiveHealthcareFact

At Digestive Healthcare Of Georgia, we have physicians who specialize in diseases of the #digestivesystem; called #gastroenterologist.

2020 Atlanta Walk to End Colon Cancer This year due to COVID-19 we couldn’t gather in a large group, but we could walk safely, celebrate and create an impact. Participants decorated their car, & joined us at the Victory Lap to grab their throwback Undy boxers, sponsor swag bag, and materials on colorectal cancer.

***Don't Forget Tomorrow | 2020 Walk to End Colon Cancer | Atlanta | 10.24.20*** Virtually the most important walk you'll take this year! Walk Local & Safe Share Your Experience. Sign up here: https://impact.ccalliance.org//2020-atlanta-walk-t/e288362 **Drive-Thru Victory Lap Celebration**... Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Decorate your car, grab your mask, and join us at the Victory Lap to get your throwback Undy boxers, sponsor swag, and materials on colorectal cancer. Survivors will also get their 2020 Survivor medal, and anyone who raises $100 or more will get their Walk-branded buff! See more

Today We Would Like To Spotlight Dr. Minesh Mehta Dr. Mehta is a board-certified #Gastroenterologist who specializes in: Interventional endoscopic therapies for complex esophageal Gastric, Intestinal, Colonic, Liver, and Pancreaticobiliary diseases. ... He performs: EGD ColonoscopyEndoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography (ERCP) Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Dr. Mehta also performs endoscopic resection of early esophageal cancer, radiofrequency ablation, and balloon cryotherapy for the management of Barrett’s esophagus. He performs minimally invasive therapy for patients suffering from Zenker’s Diverticulum. Also, novel endoscopic therapies for patients suffering from complex esophageal strictures due to post-surgical anatomy, radiation-induced damage, or severe reflux disease. We appreciate you, Dr. Mehta!

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