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• posted: Jul. 24, 2025
• Colonoscopy

For individuals with a family history of colon cancer, undergoing routine screenings is a critical step in proactive healthcare. At Houston Digestive Disease Consultants in Houston, Texas, our expert team Read More

• posted: Aug. 29, 2024
• Colonoscopy,  Polyps

Unfortunately, colon cancer diagnosis has increased among Americans. That is why the age for your first screening has been raised to age 45. Getting the appropriate screenings is essential to finding polyps, Read More

• posted: Apr. 18, 2024
• Colonoscopy

The team at Houston Digestive Diseases Consultants wants you to understand how to maintain a healthy colon. In addition to a healthy diet, you should know when to get a Read More

• posted: Dec. 22, 2022
• Colonoscopy

Houston Digestive Diseases Consultants can provide a multitude of care options for our patients, including providing a colonoscopy for Houston, TX, residents like you. If you're interested in this care Read More

• posted: Nov. 17, 2022
• Colonoscopy

How a colonoscopy from your gastroenterologists in Houston, TX, can help you Having a colonoscopy isn’t something people talk about. The truth is a colonoscopy is an important diagnostic test to Read More

• posted: Feb. 09, 2022
• Colonoscopy

If you need a colonoscopy in the Houston, TX area, you should consult the Houston Digestive Diseases Consultants team. A colonoscopy is a routine procedure that allows your healthcare provider Read More

• posted: Apr. 05, 2021
• Colonoscopy

The doctors at Houston Digestive Diseases Consultants in Houston, TX, perform colonoscopies for patients concerned about colon cancer. Colonoscopies can save lives by identifying signs of cancer before you even Read More

• posted: Jun. 24, 2020
• Colonoscopy

Have you been wondering if you need a colonoscopy? Your Houston gastroenterologists at Houston Digestive Diseases Consultants in TX can help you decide if you could benefit from this important Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2019
• Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is a simple procedure that allows our Houston gastroenterologist Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker to look at and examine the lining of the colon and rectum to diagnose issues, detect Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2018
• Colonoscopy,  Stomach Pain

This diagnostic and screening procedure is important for your gastrointestinal health. Maybe you’ve never had a colonoscopy before but chances are good that you’ve heard about it. After all, everyone will Read More

• posted: Jan. 22, 2018
• Colonoscopy

What's the third biggest cause of cancer deaths in the United States? The American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy says it's colon cancer, and if you're over 50, you should be Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2017
• Colonoscopy

Colorectal cancer is highly preventative and can be detected through tests even before symptoms arise. Your gastroenterologist in Houston, TX, Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker from Houston Digestive Diseases Consultants, can examine Read More