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The Problem And The Causes Behind Hemorrhoids In Boca Raton The large length of the digestive system that begins from the mouth ultimately ends at the anus that passes through the rectum. The rectum is the part where the body stores the solid waste to be eliminated. The hollow muscular structure of the rectum and the storage of the feces exert pressure on the walls. As the waste accumulates the receptors of the rectal wall generate impulses that are sent to the brain that impels the person to evacuate.As such having problems with this area is frequent among a large part of the population as there are several factor associated with daily habits. Signs And Symptoms One of the most common ailments that people suffer from is the Hemorrhoids in Boca Raton that are in fact swollen blood vessels in the rectal wall. These veins are to be found in the lowermost part of the rectum and the anal area. The walls of these swollen veins are stretched and also thin, such that they get more irritated while passing the bowel movements. This often results in the veins bursting and bleeding during theevacuation that is naturally accompanied by pain. The hemorrhoids are usually classified into two categories the internal hemorrhoids and the external hemorrhoids. The Internal hemorrhoids In case of the internal hemorrhoids, they lie far inside the rectum to be felt by hand. It is also difficult to detect them as there is no pain sensation due to the absence of pain nerves in the rectum region. The only sign of the hemorrhoid, in that case, is the presence of blood while passing stool. However, if the hemorrhoids have prolapsed they are likely to reach the anus and cause pain as he are has pain nerves. Usually, these swollen veins recede back by themselves or can be pushed back to reduce the discomfort. The External Hemorrhoids The external hemorrhoids, on the other hand,are found within the anus and also result in a lot of pain. The prolapsed ones are pushed out while passing stool and can be felt with the hand. Due to the accompanied bleeding of the hemorrhoids, several blood clots may accompany the external hemorrhoids that have prolapsed leading to a condition termed as the thrombosis that is extremely painful. Despite their frightening look and painful condition, the Hemorrhoids in Boca Raton is not dangerous, and the gastroenterologist can effectively treat them. Reasons And things To Avoid The main reasonfor developing the hemorrhoids is the consistent pressure that is exerted on the anal walls. This can happen due to obesity, irregular bowel movement, and excessive straining, and not answering nature’s call in time among others. People who follow a high fiber diet have less chances of developing the condition as the bowel is regularly cleaned easily. Those that eat too much of processed food are likely to develop too much of pressure in the rectal area leading to the development of the hemorrhoids. Regular intake of fluids also affects the softness of the stool and thus pressure in the rectal area. Those that have hard stool are likely to strain more and develop the hemorrhoids.

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Glades Road Medical Center 9250 Glades Road Suite 207 Boca Raton, FL 33434 (561) 487 4110 http://www.bocaratongastro.com/ At the South Florida Gastroenterology Associates P.A. Boca Raton office, Drs. Hillel Cohen and Ronald Levy are committed to providing high quality and compassionate care to all of our patients. Our board-certified physicians deliver personalized, comprehensive digestive healthcare as well as preventive colon cancer screening. Our practice specializes in the treatment of diseases and conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, small intestine, large intestine, and rectum.

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Page 1: Gastroenterologist Boca Raton

The Problem And The Causes Behind Hemorrhoids In Boca Raton

The large length of the digestive system that begins from the mouth ultimately ends at

the anus that passes through the rectum. The rectum is the part where the body stores

the solid waste to be eliminated. The hollow muscular structure of the rectum and the

storage of the feces exert pressure on the walls. As the waste accumulates the receptors

of the rectal wall generate impulses that are sent to the brain that impels the person to

evacuate.As such having problems with this area is frequent among a large part of the

population as there are several factor associated with daily habits.

Signs And Symptoms

One of the most common ailments that people suffer from is the Hemorrhoids in Boca

Raton that are in fact swollen blood vessels in the rectal wall. These veins are to be

found in the lowermost part of the rectum and the anal area. The walls of these swollen

veins are stretched and also thin, such that they get more irritated while passing the

bowel movements. This often results in the veins bursting and bleeding during

theevacuation that is naturally accompanied by pain. The hemorrhoids are usually

classified into two categories – the internal hemorrhoids and the external hemorrhoids.

The Internal hemorrhoids

In case of the internal hemorrhoids, they lie far inside the rectum to be felt by hand. It is

also difficult to detect them as there is no pain sensation due to the absence of pain

nerves in the rectum region. The only sign of the hemorrhoid, in that case, is the

presence of blood while passing stool. However, if the hemorrhoids have prolapsed they

are likely to reach the anus and cause pain as he are has pain nerves. Usually, these

swollen veins recede back by themselves or can be pushed back to reduce the

discomfort.

The External Hemorrhoids

The external hemorrhoids, on the other hand,are found within the anus and also result in

a lot of pain. The prolapsed ones are pushed out while passing stool and can be felt with

the hand. Due to the accompanied bleeding of the hemorrhoids, several blood clots may

accompany the external hemorrhoids that have prolapsed leading to a condition termed

as the thrombosis that is extremely painful. Despite their frightening look and painful

condition, the Hemorrhoids in Boca Raton is not dangerous, and the gastroenterologist

can effectively treat them.

Reasons And things To Avoid

The main reasonfor developing the hemorrhoids is the consistent pressure that is

exerted on the anal walls. This can happen due to obesity, irregular bowel movement,

and excessive straining, and not answering nature’s call in time among others. People

who follow a high fiber diet have less chances of developing the condition as the bowel is

regularly cleaned easily. Those that eat too much of processed food are likely to develop

too much of pressure in the rectal area leading to the development of the hemorrhoids.

Regular intake of fluids also affects the softness of the stool and thus pressure in the

rectal area. Those that have hard stool are likely to strain more and develop the

hemorrhoids.

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Types Of Gastroenterology Tests For A Better Intestinal Tract

In medical term, gastroenterology is a medicinal branch, dedicating towards a digestive

system and its disorders. There are various diseases, which affect the gastrointestinal

track. Some of the parts include mouth to anus, alimentary canal and even other parts in

between. Here, mostly the reliable gastroenterologists are called for help. These experts

have already completed eight long years of medical and pre-medical education along

with a year of internship. To become an expert in this section, they need to complete

two to three years of specialization in this field. Once they have completed the course,

they will get to know more about transplant hepatology, inflammatory bowel disease,

advanced endoscopy, and motility, as some of the major aspects of gastroenterology.

Dealing With Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy forms an integral part of Hillel Cohen service in Gastroenterology and need

expert help. Also defined as large bowel, color is the end portion of the gastrointestinal

tract. It starts with cecum and connected to the small intestine and ends at the rectum.

Through colposcopy, the color is examined using a tool, termed as a colonoscope. It is

primarily a thin, long and flexible tube, which comprises of a miniature light and camera

at the end. While inserting this tool, the expert will put a little bit of air. The camera

helps in recording the interior part of your colon, to see if any changes need to be made.

ERCP Forms Another Part

Just like dealing with the colposcopy, the experts like Hillel Cohen are here to deal with

ERCP, as another integral part of gastroenterology service. For this type of test, the

experts will use an endoscope, which is a thin, flexible and long tube with camera and

light, at the end. Here, the tube passes through the esophagus to the stomach and ends

in the first half of small intestine, also termed as the duodenum. Once this tube reaches

the papilla, the doctors will inject dye as the further steps of x-ray services.

Dealing With EUS Service

This type of EUS service helps in examining the lower and upper part of gastrointestinal

tract. It is another important part of Hillel Cohen’s work inGastroenterology, which deals

with the upper part of GI tract. This part comprises of stomach, esophagus and even the

first section of small intestine. The lower track of GI comprises of the anus, colon, and

rectum. This method is used for examining other internal organs, like gallbladder and

pancreas. Here, similar thin, long and flexible tubes are used with camera and light.

More About Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

This is a significant procedure used by the doctors to examine the interior part of the

sigmoid colon. It forms a significant part of Hillel Cohen’s treatments in

Gastroenterology. This platform is more or less closer to anus and rectum. To perform

this examination, the colonoscope is used for performing this procedure. It is a thin and

flexible tube, which is used for infusing a little bit of air into the colon. The camera

associated with this tube helps in guiding the colonoscope through the length of sigmoid

color and take some important pictures. These tests are performed to evaluate some

problems like changes and pain in bowel habits and blood loss.

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How To Treat And Avoid Hemorrhoids In Delray Beach

The human digestive system consists of a long tract that begins at the mouth and ends

at the anus. It entails the working of several parts in the long chain that spans several

feet in length. Of them, the intestines are concerned with the absorption of food,

nutrients and water. The last part, that is the rectum and the anus are concerned with

the storage of the waste, and its elimination. The rectum, in particular, is the part of the

system that is a hollow and muscular structure with much blood supply vessels to trigger

the motion of the muscular movements for the elimination of the waste.

Common Occurrence Among Adults

The Hemorrhoids in Delray Beach is the problem of this part of the system that plagues

a large segment of people often causing them to be embarrassed and hide the condition.

The problem consists of a painful and unpleasant experience while evacuating and is

commonly known as piles. Though the problem is more acutely observed in men and in

the age group of forty to fifty, it is not uncommon for the younger group to get them.

Women are more prone to develop the condition when they are pregnant than in the

normal condition.

The Condition Proper

A hemorrhoid is a condition when the veins in the rectum swell up, their walls become

tender and thin. This delicate condition of the vein may develop both within the rectum

and even outside the rectum and are known as the internal and the external

hemorrhoids respectively. As the veins remain in the swollen condition, when there is a

bowel movement there is further pressure on them that causes them to get rubbed

against the solid waste and bleed. Since there are no sensory nerves in the rectum,

internal hemorrhoids usually do not cause pain and bleeding caused by the burst veins is

the only sign of the problem.

The Prolapsed Condition

The external hemorrhoids, however, are located in the anus region and can cause a lot

of pain. The hemorrhoids can at times prolapse and come out of the rectum to the anus

that is full of pain sensors and causes extreme pain. In such cases, they can be both

seen and also felt by the hand. With the presence of blood clots around them, they may

have a blue color often giving a frightening look. The condition is called thrombosis and

is not dangerous but curable with the help of a gastroenterologist’s treatments.

Causes And Treatment

There are some common causes that have been identified as leading to the condition of

the Hemorrhoids in Delray Beach in so many adults. Obesity is one of them that puts too

much strain on the rectal muscles. Long hours of sitting or standing too adversely affect

the veins in the rectal area causing them to swell. The lack of fibers in the diet lead to

the solid waste in the system become hard that rubs against the rectal wall and also

needs too much of straining for evacuation. The same can develop due to lack of water

and fluid intake. A change of lifestyle is the key to avoiding the condition all through life.

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How Do Expert Gastroenterologist in Boca Raton perform Complex Intestinal

Procedures?

The digestive system of the human body consists of all organs beginning from the mouth

through the anus that includes the alimentary canal, the liver, spleen, pancreas and the

biliary ducts. This system forms a part of specialized medical studies for professionals,

and the science is called gastroenterology. The specialists that are engaged in treating

all ailments of the parts of the digestive system are the gastroenterologists. These

specialists undergo the basic four-year doctor of medicine followed by the specialization

training for at least three years. Hepatology or the diagnosis and treatment of the liver

and the biliary tracts are sub-discipline that some gastroenterologists follow.

The Primary Area of Work

The primary scope of work of the Gastroenterologist in Boca Raton is to diagnose and

treat diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestine and the gall bladder along with the

accessory glands. Whenever there is a problem with the stomach like recurring pain in

the stomach, regular stomach upsets, and jaundice, the gastroenterologist is to be

consulted to detect the root cause. You may approach the specialist only when you are

referred to by the local doctor after conducting abdominal scans and blood tests if these

fail to pinpoint the root of the issue confronting you.

Some of The Common Diseases

Very often people suffer from recurring digestive disorders that the Gastroenterologist in

Delray Beach can help to recover from. There may be relapses of the previous conditions

like the ulcerative colitis, heartburn, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome or the

Crohn's disease that is the inflammatory bowel disease. This disease is one of the most

common with which a large part of the population is affected and leads to chronic pain,

diarrhea and consistent loss of weight. Another important issue that the

Gastroenterologists regularly deal with is the treatment for the Barrett’s esophagus that

is a pre-cancerous stage where the inner lining of the esophagus is damaged due to the

gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Complex Investigative Procedures

The trained Gastroenterologist in Boca Raton carries out the gastrointestinal endoscopy

and the related procedures that help them interpret the results by actually looking inside

the gastrointestinal tracts. During the endoscopy, the expert inserts a flexible tube along

with a light and a camera attached to the digestive tract through the mouth that is

reflected on a TV monitor. Similarly, the colonoscopy that involves the insertion of a

similar tube into the colon through the anus is conducted by the gastroenterologist to

inspect the large intestine and look for any possible ulcer, tumor or colon polyps.

Treating The Complex Ailments

It is the specialized training of the Gastroenterologist in Delray Beach that teaches them

how to perform these delicate non-invasive but complicated examinations. They will

advise the patients when to undergo these investigations and also use optimal methods

of carrying them out. Safety is an important factor in such investigative procedures as

there is sedation of the patient involved apart from the intensive preparation period for

undergoing a colonoscopy. The treatment plan for the intestinal diseases may also

include the endoscopic removal of the colon polyps, stretching of the narrowed areas of

the intestine or the intestinal dilation and also administer the injection or the cautery in

order to stop bleedings.