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While H. pylori infection may be present in more than half the people in the world, many are unaware because it doesn’t make them sick. However, if you develop a peptic ulcer, clinicians at LVPG Gastroenterology will evaluate you for H. pylori.

Hemorrhoids are swollen, inflamed veins inside the anus or under the skin around the anus. These are very common in both men and women. The American College of Gastroenterology estimates that about half of all people have hemorrhoids by age 50. Hemorrhoids also are common in pregnant women.

If you’ve been diagnosed with liver disease, you’ll want the very best clinicians to diagnose and treat your condition. Our expert gastroenterologists are versed in all types of hepatitis and will ensure you’ll get the care you need.

People tend not to mention them, but hernias are extremely common.
They occur when one part of the body bulges through an opening into another part. The two most common types of hernias in adults are:

Inguinal hernias (occurring in the lower abdominal area)
Hiatal hernias (occurring at the esophagus-stomach junction)

 

People who have a herniated disc caused by lumbar disc disease find expert diagnosis and treatment at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). Our expert spine team gets you a precise diagnosis and develops a treatment plan customized to your needs.