Here at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay, our patients are our top priority. For our very own colorectal doctor, Dr. Francisco Itriago, this is definitely the case. The Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay hires only the very best surgeons in the Tampa area so that you can trust and rely on every colon cancer doctor and colorectal specialist you see at our office.
Anal fissures are wounds that occur in the anus and anal opening; they can be incredibly painful and take a long time to heal. Some common questions we hear at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay include: how long does it take for an anal fissure to heal, why is my fissure not healing, and how can I fix a fissure at home? Let’s cover each of these questions and more.
Do you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS? If so, you’ll know that this bowel condition can make living your life difficult, stressful, and nearly impossible during an “attack.” Understandably, many IBS patients wonder: how can I make life easier with IBS, how can I manage IBS naturally, and how do I get my IBS to calm down? In this blog, we’re going to give you some actionable tips that can help you live your life a bit more comfortably!
Lifestyles have a big impact on health, and while many understand the importance of staying in shape and avoiding cigarettes in order to prevent the development of cancer, genetic risk factors often go unchecked. Genetic factors play a huge role in determining whether or not someone is at increased risk for colon cancer, something that often leads to preventative screening and helps catch signs of cancer early. These are some genetic factors to be aware of when considering your risk for colon cancer.
According to Cancer.org, more than 105,000 new cases of colon cancer are diagnosed every year. While that incidence might seem low, it’s still important for you to see your doctor for routine colonoscopies once you turn 45. In this post, we’ll take a look at the answers to some common questions we hear at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay: what is the main cause of colon cancer, what foods cause colon cancer, and who is at high risk of colon cancer?
If you struggle with IBS, you might already know that most gastroenterologists will recommend abstaining from alcohol use altogether. However, it can be nice to have a drink with a friend every once in a while. In this blog, we’ll discuss how alcohol affects the body and answer questions like “how does alcohol affect IBS,” “what kind of alcohol can people with IBS have,” and “what is the best drink for IBS?”
People with an increased risk of colorectal cancer should talk to their doctor about when to begin screening, which test is right for them, and how often to get screened. Several screening tests can be used to find polyps or colorectal cancer. Your doctor will help you decide which is right for you based on your individual needs. Below, we discuss five colon cancer screening tests you should know about.
Irritable bowel syndrome is an inflammatory condition whose underlying cause hasn’t yet been completely discovered. We know that stress and certain foods can trigger symptoms and that alcohol and smoking tend to irritate the condition in IBS sufferers. However, medical professionals aren’t sure exactly what causes it. For these reasons, many other conditions can be mistaken for IBS. In this post, we’re going to cover what can be mistaken for IBS and answer the questions: how do you know if it’s IBS or something else, and what can IBS pain be compared to?
Diarrhea: everyone has experienced it, and no one likes it. You may know what it’s like, but do you know why it happens? Do you struggle with constant bouts of diarrhea? If so, you’re not alone, and it may help to know what you can do to avoid this pesky intestinal symptom. In this post, we’ll discuss the answers to the following questions: what are the main causes of diarrhea, how long should diarrhea last, and how do you get diarrhea to go away?
Were you recently diagnosed with IBS? Do you think you have IBS? If so, you’ll probably be looking into how to manage your symptoms and get as close to remission as possible. In this post, we’ll take a look at building an IBS diet plan, discuss the low FODMAP diet for IBS, and answer the question, what are the worst foods for IBS?
Bowel incontinence describes the loss of control over bowel movements that a person may experience, an occurrence that oftentimes results in either leakage of stool or the complete loss of bowel control. If this sounds at all familiar with what you or someone you know is experiencing, and you want to learn more about bowel incontinence and what causes it, here are 3 of the main reasons for bowel incontinence.
If you have a colon surgery coming up, you’ll already know that there’s a lot of prep that you’ll put in before you even go under anesthesia. However, the physical preparation may only be half of it for you; some individuals get anxious about upcoming surgeries, for one reason or another. If that’s you, know that you aren’t alone. In this blog, we’re going to answer a few common questions: how do I prepare for a colectomy, what should I do the day before my surgery, and what helps with surgery anxiety?
Did you know that adults aren’t the only people who can suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? That’s right - children can have this condition, too; in fact, most of us adults that struggle with this condition might have also had symptoms when we were younger. If you think your child might be struggling with IBS, we’ll cover what you can do to help them manage their IBS. If you aren’t sure whether they might have IBS or not, we can help you identify or rule it out, too.
In this blog, we’ll take a look at some common questions we hear here at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay: how do I know if my child has irritable bowel syndrome, can IBS be cured in children, and does IBS in children go away?
Hemorrhoids are an uncomfortable condition that most people have dealt with at least once in their lives. In this blog, we’ll answer some common questions about hemorrhoids, such as: how long should a hemorrhoid last before going to the doctor, what happens if you let a hemorrhoid go untreated, and can a doctor do anything for a hemorrhoid?
