Dr. Raja Taunk

11/17/2024

As I’ve been saying for a while keep eating real, healthy food and avoid processed foods!

11/11/2023

06/30/2021

Further evidence to watch what you eat and stop eating red meat! 🥩

Researchers have identified a possible molecular link between high consumption of both processed and unprocessed red meat and increased colorectal cancer risk and mortality.“We have known for quite a while now that environmental factors, including diet, can impact colorectal cancer incidence.....

02/25/2021

There is no cure for IBS. Treatment is aimed at relieving symptoms and minimizing flare-ups and may include dietary changes, lifestyle changes, counseling, and medications. Dietary changes may include increasing your fiber intake and avoiding foods that irritate your digestive system. It can be helpful to avoid cigarette smoking, caffeine products, and alcohol. Emotional stress or mental health issues can be addressed with counseling, medications, or both. Regular exercise can also help. Your doctor may recommend over-the-counter medication or prescription medication to relieve stomach spasms and diarrhea.

Welcome to the Patient Education Library of Anne Arundel Gastroenterology Associates

02/15/2021

Swallowing difficulties, medically termed as dysphagia, can occur for several reasons. They can result from problems with any part of the swallowing process. Common causes of dysphagia include problems related to the mouth or throat (pharynx) and the esophagus

Welcome to the Patient Education Library of Anne Arundel Gastroenterology Associates

02/07/2021

February 7th is National Black HIV Awareness Day. This is an annual campaign geared at increasing awareness, highlighting the efforts being done toward reducing HIV in Black or African American communities in the United States, and showing support for people with HIV in these communities.

February 7The Strategic Leadership Council plans NBHAAD each year.This observance is an opportunity to increase HIV education, testing, community involvement, and treatment among black communities.The first National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) was marked in 1999 as a grassroots-education e...

02/04/2021

February 4th is World Cancer Day. This campaign was organized by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to spread awareness of cancer being a deadly disease, advocating for its prevention, detection, and treatment.

An international awareness day led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to raise worldwide attention and inspire action for a cancer-free future.

10/28/2020

Colon Cancer Screening age dropped to 45!

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.

10/26/2020

You don't have to give up your love for coffee just bcause you have acid reflux. Here's what you can do with your coffee so it won't irritate your stomach.

Coffee is a favorite wake-up drink, but for some, it causes heartburn, stomach upset, and reflux. Find out how to make coffee easier on the tummy.

09/30/2020

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory condition requiring treatment to achieve remission. Untreated inflammation can lead to serious complications.

09/22/2020

http://www.aagastro.com/Blog/TabId/38367/PostId/6806/preparing-for-an-upper-endoscopy.aspx

An upper endoscopy is a common procedure carried out to help identify problems associated with the gastrointestinal tract, such as digestive or inflam

09/17/2020

https://www.verywellhealth.com/bowel-sounds-1942419

Discover what can cause bowel sounds, which are an important indicator of healthy intestines, to slow down or stop altogether.