Kenneth Obi MD

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• Cooking Tips for a Crohn's Diet

  If you are suffering from Crohn’s disease, then you are aware that inflammation of your small intestine can make it more difficult for you to digest and absorb the proper nutrients you require. While there is no cure for Crohn’s disease, there are specific foods that may trigger flare-ups or...

• Do Fiber and Water Prevent Diverticulitis?

  Have you ever experienced an episode of diverticulitis? It's certainly an unpleasant experience. It does not matter whether you are one of those that has not experienced it or one of those that has had a bad case of diverticulitis; you definitely don’t want to experience it anytime soon. Luckily...

• Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis Haven’t Stopped This Teen Athlete

  For Hutchinson, Minnesota teen Kendall Markovic, it was more than just another soccer game: The community and her teammates had rallied up support for this senior team co-captain.In most ways, Kendall is just a normal teenager with a yearn and capacity for sports. In addition to soccer, Kendall also...

• Hemorrhoids: Is There a Cure?

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• What Are the Treatments for Anal Fissure and Which Specialist Should I Consult?

  Anal fissure is an impairment of the wall of the anus. It usually does not come with a lot of medical complications. Nonetheless, it should be treated with urgency, since it can make life very uncomfortable for you.  Anal Fissure SymptomsAnal fissure comes with a number of symptoms. Since some of...