Digestive Health Answers with Dr. Kyle Barnett

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I've had patients blame their symptoms on something simple like hemorrhoids or stress and put off getting checked for months, sometimes years. By the time they finally came in, we found something more serious than they expected. I don't want you making that same mistake, especially since colon cancer rates are climbing in younger adults who never thought they needed to worry.

In this video, I'm going to walk you through the five warning signs of colon cancer you should never ignore, including a couple you probably would not connect to your colon at all.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 GI Doctor Reveals: 5 Early Warning Signs of Colon Cancer You Should NEVER Ignore
0:33 Blood you keep blaming on hemorrhoids
1:47 Your bathroom habits have changed
3:04 Stomach pain that will not go away
4:06 Losing weight without trying
5:00 Worn out and you do not know why
6:07 You are past due for colon cancer screening
6:38 Why screening age dropped to forty five
7:19 What to do if something sounds familiar

❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED
What are the early warning signs of colon cancer?
The main signs include rectal bleeding, a lasting change in bowel habits like new constipation or diarrhea, ongoing stomach pain or cramping that will not resolve, unexplained weight loss, and persistent tiredness that does not improve with rest. Any one of these on its own is worth getting checked by a doctor, and having more than one together raises the urgency.

What age should you start colon cancer screening?
For people at average risk, screening now starts at age forty five instead of fifty, because doctors have seen a real rise in colon cancer diagnosed in younger patients. If you have a family history of colon cancer or polyps, or you are already having symptoms, you may need to start even sooner than forty five, so talk with your doctor about your personal risk.

Can colon cancer cause fatigue without any other symptoms?
Yes. A colon cancer can bleed slowly inside the body without ever showing up as visible blood in the stool, and that slow blood loss can lead to anemia. That anemia can leave you feeling tired, weak, or short of breath even when you are sleeping enough, which is why unexplained fatigue is worth mentioning to your doctor.

📱 RESOURCES
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ABOUT DR. KYLE BARNETT
Dr. R. Kyle Barnett is a board certified gastroenterologist who has practiced gastroenterology for thirty two years. He has treated thousands of patients with a wide range of acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions, including disorders of the GI tract, liver, pancreas, and colon. Dr. Barnett practices at Granite Peaks Gastroenterology in Sandy, Utah, alongside eight other providers, and works closely with nutritional, surgical, and liver specialists to give patients a team based approach to care. Patients travel to see him from across Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado.

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Can hemorrhoids really be treated in sixty seconds without surgery? Yes, and it is not the painful old school procedure you might be picturing. If embarrassment or fear of surgery has kept you from getting help, this changes things.

In this video, I'm going to explain how hemorrhoid banding works, what it actually feels like, and how quickly you can get back to your normal life.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 The 60-Second Hemorrhoid Treatment That Doesn’t Require Surgery
0:34 Why old hemorrhoid surgery was so dreaded
1:19 How common hemorrhoids actually are
2:08 What hemorrhoid banding is
2:45 Does banding hurt while you're awake
3:23 Internal vs external hemorrhoids explained
4:03 When it might not be a hemorrhoid at all
4:24 How fast you will feel better
5:02 Why three treatments over a month matter
6:19 A patient's marathon training story

❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Does hemorrhoid banding hurt? Banding is placed on internal hemorrhoids, which have far less pain sensitivity, so the procedure is done while you are awake without significant pain. You may feel pressure or a dull ache for a few days afterward.

How long does hemorrhoid banding take to work? Placing the band takes about sixty seconds, and most people return to normal activities later that day or the next day. Full treatment of all hemorrhoid areas usually takes three visits over about a month, though most patients feel significant relief after just one or two bands.

Can hemorrhoid banding be used on external hemorrhoids? No, banding only works on internal hemorrhoids because external tissue is too sensitive to pain for this procedure. A proper evaluation is needed to determine exactly what type of hemorrhoid you have before treatment.

📱 RESOURCES
Website: https://granitepeaksgi.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/granitepeaksgi

🔔 If you found this video helpful, subscribe for more straightforward answers about digestive health and GI conditions from a board certified gastroenterologist.

💬 Have you been putting off getting hemorrhoids checked out because you are worried about surgery? Tell me in the comments, and I will try to answer your questions.

ABOUT DR. KYLE BARNETT
Dr. R. Kyle Barnett is a board certified gastroenterologist who has practiced gastroenterology for thirty two years. He has treated thousands of patients with a wide range of acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions, including disorders of the GI tract, liver, pancreas, and colon. Dr. Barnett practices at Granite Peaks Gastroenterology in Sandy, Utah, alongside eight other providers, and works closely with nutritional, surgical, and liver specialists to give patients a team based approach to care. Patients travel to see him from across Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado.

#Hemorrhoids #HemorrhoidTreatment #Gastroenterology #HemorrhoidBanding #DigestiveHealth