Welcome to the Blog of RGLD Main Office RGLD Main Office would like to welcome you to our blog. Here you will find informative and useful postings about gastroenterology and our practice. At RGLD Main Office we believe that educated patients are better prepared to make decisions regarding the health of their digestive system.  Our blog was designed to provide you with the latest gastroenterology developments and valuable health advice from our dedicated team. RGLD Main Office hopes you find our blog to be a great resource for keeping up to date with proper digestive health care and treatm ..read more

It might be time for a colonoscopy if you are age 45 or older or have a family history of colon cancer. Colonoscopies are also helpful in diagnosing the cause of gastrointestinal problems, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. The experienced gastroenterologists at Riverdale Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases in Bronx, NY, can determine if it’s time for a colonoscopy. The Colonoscopy Procedure A colonoscopy is a non-surgical procedure for examining the lining of the colon. The procedure allows the gastroenterologist to view the interior of the colon and check for polyps and other a ..read more

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease associated with abdominal pain, stomach cramping, and other symptoms. It is a chronic condition with no cure, but various treatments are available for keeping symptoms under control. The experienced gastroenterologists at Riverdale Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases in Bronx, NY, diagnose and treat Crohn’s disease. They can develop an individualized treatment plan to help you manage your specific symptoms and feel your best. Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s disease is associated with inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which e ..read more

Have a question for our Riverdale Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases gastroenterologist? We are here to answer some of your most popular questions. The GI tract can be rather confusing sometimes. You may be dealing with stomach cramps or have trouble with heartburn. If so, you may end up coming up with a laundry list of questions for our GI doctor. Well, now we are here to provide you with some of the answers you’ve been looking for. Q. Why should I see a gastroenterologist? A. If you’ve talked to your family physician about some of the gastrointestinal issues you’ve been experiencing ..read more

Hemorrhoids occur when the veins around the anus or lower rectum become swollen, which can cause pain, itching and discomfort. The experienced doctors at Riverdale Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases are your gastroenterologists for the treatment of hemorrhoids in Bronx, NY. Causes of Hemorrhoids There are some conditions or situations that are associated with an increased risk of developing hemorrhoids. Straining during bowel movements can result in swollen veins around the anus or lower rectum. Chronic constipation, sitting for an extended length of time also increases the l ..read more

Hepatitis is a medical condition that causes liver inflammation in patients. It is often acquired or caused by drug use, certain medications, herbal toxins,  alcohol or other health issues. A virus is often responsible for it. There are three common types of viral hepatitis including A, B & C. Hepatitis in Bronx, NY, can be examined by the professionals at Riverdale Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases. More about Types of Hepatitis Hepatitis A is the most contagious and can be spread from person to person. This form causes a mild infection and many individuals do ..read more