Cincinnati GI News/Blog

July 2026 Meet Dr. Brooke Kenneda We’re happy to announce that Dr. Brooke Kenneda will be joining us at our Anderson and Norwood locations on July 27. We’re so pleased she chose to join Cincinnati GI upon completing her fellowship training in gastroenterology at West […]

March 2026 Don’t Be Afraid of a Colonoscopy What’s more frightening: a colonoscopy or colon cancer? If you get colonoscopies as often as your doctor recommends, you may never have to worry about colon cancer. That’s because colonoscopies are the only screening test that can […]

October 2025 You Want Me to Swallow a Camera? Really? While it may sound bizarre, swallowing a tiny camera encased in a vitamin-sized capsule is a terrific way for your doctor to learn what’s happening in your digestive tract. The procedure, called a capsule endoscopy, […]

June 2025 How a Rubber Band Can Eliminate Hemorrhoids If you’re bothered by internal hemorrhoids – found within the lining of the anus and lower rectum – hemorrhoid banding may be the answer. It’s a common treatment that works just as you might guess. During […]

March 2025 Don’t put off your colonoscopy. Here’s why. Colorectal cancer (also called colon cancer) is largely preventable, treatable and beatable. Here are the facts: Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States behind lung cancer. The earlier the […]

November 2024 Ohhhh…Thanksgiving Bloat A bloated belly is no surprise after the turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and pie that signify Thanksgiving. Bloating occurs when gas, liquid, or digested food causes your belly to expand. If loosening your belt for awhile takes care of it until the […]

July 2024 Find Relief for Chronic Constipation If you’re chronically constipated (stools are hard and difficult-to-pass for several months or more), something is interfering with your digestion. Possible causes include: Not enough fiber, fluids, or exercise Blockage Irritable bowel syndrome Weak pelvic muscles Chronic dehydration […]

March 2024 Delaying Your Colonoscopy? Why You Shouldn’t. You might think you have plenty of time to schedule a colonoscopy, but waiting can be costly. The five-year survival rate for colorectal cancer is 64%. If caught early, it’s 91%. We know colorectal cancer develops slowly. […]

December 2023 Raising Awareness About Abdominal Pain That Won’t Go Away The first week of December is National Crohn’s and Colitis Week. The goal is to raise awareness about Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) which are disorders that cause chronic inflammation of your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. […]

May 2023 May is National Digestive Diseases Awareness Month There are many good reasons to pay attention to your gut. A healthy gut keeps your brain and heart in great shape. It can improve sleep, mood, and digestion. The month of May is dedicated to […]