Gastrointestinal Disorders

Stress Can Cause Stomachache, Gastritis

Stress can cause a stomachache, and an even more serious condition called gastritis. If your bout of indigestion or inflammation lingers for a week or more – or if there is blood in your vomit or feces – you should see a physician to determine...

A Colonoscopy Could Save Your Life

Why Screening is Important Silent but deadly: That description fits colon cancer. Most patients with colon cancer experience no symptoms. Usually, there are no warning signs. Colon, rectum and rectosigmoid cancer is the third leading new invasive cancer for Missouri males and females. It remains the second...