Inflammatory bowel disease – from patient to provider
Dr. Brad Pasternak is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) expert and co-medical director of the IBD program at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. He is known by many for his passion for IBD and dedication to serving the pediatric population. However, few may know of his personal connection to IBD. Dr. Pasternak was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, […]
Treating hemorrhoids at home and when to see a health care provider
There are many effective home remedies and over-the-counter (OTC) treatments that can reduce hemorrhoid symptoms and address the underlying cause. External hemorrhoids (occurring outside the rectum) tend to cause pain and itching, while internal hemorrhoids (occurring inside the rectum) are usually painless but can cause rectal bleeding. Treatments include: Sitz bath high fiber diet stool […]