What is the Difference Between Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis?
CD and UC are both inflammatory diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract (aka GI tract). The GI tract runs from the mouth to the anus. The section of the gastrointestinal tract that the IBD affects helps determine which disease a patient has. When an individual has Crohn’s disease, he or she can experience symptoms at […]
Should I Have the Covid-19 Vaccination?
We have had numerous questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, which is now available. Specifically, patients are asking us whether they should receive the vaccine with their individual medications or conditions. Almost all adults should have the vaccine. That holds true for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis) and patients who are on […]
What's the Scope? Spotlight on Endoscopic Ultrasound
Gastroenterology patients no longer have to travel to Charlotte, Winston-Salem or Durham to benefit from endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) – the most modern and minimally invasive technique used to assess digestive issues. The imaging-guided procedure is now performed locally by Dr. Vinay Patel, a specially trained gastroenterologist who joined Northeast Digestive Health Center in 2013. […]
