Senior year of high school for Emily Vest was supposed to be different – going to prom, competing in tennis tournaments, going out with friends. Instead, it was the year that Emily began to suffer from symptoms of ulcerative colitis.
The COVID-19 virus has been shown to impact the gastrointestinal tract including a growing body of evidence connecting gut microbiota and COVID-19 severity. A recent study also found that COVID-19 has the potential to further influence symptoms in individuals with IBS and comorbid anxiety and/or depression.
After years of suffering from IBS symptoms, Sharleen just thought that's how the rest of her life would be. Constant discomfort and sometimes weeks without using the bathroom was starting to take its toll. But finding Dr. Adam Lessne, and his approach to her IBS symptoms, changed everything and gave her hope for the future.
Many people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome remain undiagnosed. Learn more about IBS symptoms such as recurring diarrhea, constipation, bloating and discomfort. Talk to a specialist to design a treatment plan to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Audra White has always been conscientious about having her preventive health screenings done in a timely manner. When she turned 40, she immediately scheduled her mammography. And, when she turned 50, she knew it was time to get her first colonoscopy.
