Contact Us: (224) 407-4400 or Email Us
What is Gilbert’s Syndrome? By Allison Lindstrom, NP Have you ever been told you had an abnormal bilirubin value on routine labs? You may have Gilbert’s syndrome (pronounced Zheel-BEAR, after the French gastroenterologist who discovered this condition). Gilbert’s is a genetic liver disorder that affects the body’s ability to process and breakdown bilirubin. Bilirubin […]
Do you feel complete when you poop? By Allison Lindstrom, NP Pelvic floor dysfunction is a topic of conversation that is becoming increasingly normalized in our society due to increased awareness by providers and available treatment options. Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a common condition where one is unable to correctly relax and coordinate […]
Lowering your risk of Colorectal Cancer by taking commonly prescribed medications. Is it possible? By Allison Lindstrom, NP Colorectal cancer (CRC) still remains one of the leading causes of cancer death worldwide. This can be largely attributed to our aging population, however, we are also seeing increased rates in younger populations. Taking preventative measures […]
Inflammatory Bowel Disease and the COVID-19 booster vaccination by Allison Lindstrom, NP As of 8/16/2021, the CDC published guidelines regarding booster vaccinations for immunocompromised individuals. This is incredibly important to us at CGH as a certain portion of our patient population is currently being treated with medications that suppress the immune system in order […]
