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06/23/2023
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05/07/2021
Find a Provider Quality Care for Digestive Health From diagnostic procedures to advanced treatment services, Physicians Regional Medical Group offers a range of care for digestive health. Our gastroenterologists treat everything from ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome to colorectal and stomach cancers. What is a Gastroenterologist? A gastroenterologist specializes in the management of diseases of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and includes treatment of other nearby ...
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03/16/2021
Find a Provider Statistics show that more than half of all U.S. residents older than 60 will develop a diverticular disease. This occurs when small pouches form in the colon. These pouches can become inflamed or infected leading to symptoms that include cramps, bloating, constipation, rectal bleeding, nausea, chills and fever. Our colorectal surgeons specialize in diverticular disease and can offer treatments. Diverticular disease includes: Diverticulosis – The development of pouches (called diverticula...
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02/17/2021
Nearly one in 10 people develop a hernia at some point in their lifetime. Some of these painful bulges in the abdomen may be managed with non-surgical therapies. However, many hernias eventually require surgical repair – especially if they cause pain or symptoms that interrupt your daily life. Hernia repair specialists at Physicians Regional Medical Group offer laparoscopic hernia repair and other surgical techniques to patients. Types of Hernias There are many types of hernias. Some of the most common ...
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11/20/2020
The fastest, most efficient way to obtain a prescription refill is to contact your pharmacy directly . You can find the pharmacy's phone number and other pertinent information about the prescription on its existing packaging. The pharmacy will notify you if there is a problem with the refill request or if they cannot accommodate the request without an office visit with your physician. Be sure to plan ahead: Please allow 48 hours for prescription refills. Please Note: Pain medications cannot be refilled ...
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03/02/2020
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03/28/2019
Physicians Regional Medical Group Contact Us Form --> Please use the following form to contact us. If you request a response, we'll be in touch with you shortly. Please do not send personal health information through this form. We are not able to answer medical-related questions, provide specific medical advice, or schedule, cancel or reschedule appointments through this form. For more information, read our Privacy Policy. If you have a question regarding your medical...
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12/20/2018
Find a Provider What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS, is a functional gastrointestinal disorder affecting the large intestine. IBS can cause discomfort and distress for someone experiencing symptoms which can vary from person to person. A person with IBS can notice mucus in the stool, repeated changes in bowel movements (diarrhea or constipation), a constant feeling of needing to have a bowel movement or abdominal discomfort. While IBS is a common condition...
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12/20/2018
Find a Provider What is Pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is a result of inflammation that occurs in the pancreas. This organ sits behind the stomach and next to the small intestine, and is responsible for releasing digestive enzymes into the small intestine and insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream. Damage to the pancreas can occur when the digestive enzymes are activated before being released, thus attacking the cells of the pancreas. Pancreatitis takes two forms: acute and chronic. Acute pancreatitis ap...
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12/20/2018
Find a Provider What are Gallstones? Gallstones are formed in the gallbladder, a pear-shaped organ sits beneath the liver and stores bile which is later released into the small intestine to aid with digestion and break down fats. When the bile becomes crystallized within the gallbladder, gallstones can form that can range in size from a speck of sand to the size of a golf ball. These can cause an infection known as cholecystitis and get stuck inside the duct going to the small intestine resulting in sev...