Digestive Health Articles & Patient Resources
Explore practical digestive health information from United Gastroenterology Associates. Our patient resources cover abdominal pain, reflux, bowel changes, colonoscopy, colorectal cancer screening, liver conditions and diagnostic testing. Articles are developed to help you understand common GI questions, recognize when medical evaluation may be appropriate and prepare for discussions with your healthcare professional.
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Featured Patient Guides
These guides answer questions patients often ask before or after a visit. They are general education, not a diagnosis. If you have new, severe or worsening symptoms, contact your doctor or call 911 in an emergency.
Positive Cologuard Test: Do You Need a Colonoscopy?
What a positive stool DNA result means and why a follow-up colonoscopy is usually the next step.
Colonoscopy Prep Not Working? What to Do and When to Call Your Care Team
What to do if your bowel prep is not producing clear results, and when to call the office.
What Causes Acid Reflux at Night? Causes, Relief and When to Worry
Why reflux can feel worse when you lie down, and which nighttime symptoms need evaluation.
Elevated Liver Enzymes: When Should You See a Liver Specialist?
When abnormal ALT or AST results may be a reason to see a liver specialist.
IBS vs IBD: What’s the Difference?
How irritable bowel syndrome differs from inflammatory bowel disease.
Fatty Liver Found on Ultrasound: What Should You Do Next?
Questions to ask after an ultrasound shows fat in the liver.
