--- title: Dr. Starpoli blog on GI disorders | Rachel Jones (3) description: Dr. Starpoli blog about acid reflux, heartburn,GERD, stomach pain, hemorrhoids, colon cancer and bleeding (3) --- [![Header Logo](https://www.starpoli.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GVG_Deep%20Blue.png?width=194&height=96&name=GVG_Deep%20Blue.png "Header Logo")](https://www.starpoli.com) - [Reflux / Heartburn](https://www.starpoli.com/reflux-gerd-heartburn) - [Acid Reflux / Heartburn](https://www.starpoli.com/heartburn) - [GERDX](https://www.starpoli.com/gerdx) - [The EsophyX TIF Procedure](https://www.starpoli.com/esophyx) - [Stretta](https://www.starpoli.com/stretta) - [GERD Treatment Options](https://www.starpoli.com/gerd-options) - [BARRX Ablation Procedure](https://www.starpoli.com/treating-barretts-esophagus-0) - [Treating Barrett's Esophagus](https://www.starpoli.com/treating-barretts-esophagus) - [Abdominal Pain](https://www.starpoli.com/helio) - [Gastritis / Helicobacter Pylori](https://www.starpoli.com/helio) - [Peptic Ulcer Disease](https://www.starpoli.com/peptic) - 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Risks,Benefits Be Weighed](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/99128/aspirin-may-lower-risk-of-colon-cancer-risks-and-benefits-must-be-weighed) ** July, 16 2013 **[Rachel Jones](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/author/rachel-jones) [Read More Aspirin May Lower Risk of Colon Cancer - Risks,Benefits Be Weighed** ](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/99128/aspirin-may-lower-risk-of-colon-cancer-risks-and-benefits-must-be-weighed) [![chronic-heartburn-may-raise-odds-for-throat-cancer-study](https://www.starpoli.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mp900403076-resized-600_1.png?width=476&height=549&name=mp900403076-resized-600_1.png) ](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/98288/chronic-heartburn-may-raise-odds-for-throat-cancer-study) [Chronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer: Study](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/98288/chronic-heartburn-may-raise-odds-for-throat-cancer-study) ** June, 19 2013 **[Rachel Jones](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/author/rachel-jones) HealthDay reports 78% increased risk of cancer in GERD patients, but simple antacids appear to lower the risk, researchers report [Read More Chronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer: Study** ](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/98288/chronic-heartburn-may-raise-odds-for-throat-cancer-study) [![smoking-increases-risk-of-colon-cancer](https://www.starpoli.com/hs-fs/file-46897199-jpg/images/smoking-resized-600.jpg?width=476&height=549&name=smoking-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/97391/smoking-increases-risk-of-colon-cancer) [Smoking Increases Risk of Colon Cancer](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/97391/smoking-increases-risk-of-colon-cancer) ** May, 22 2013 **[Rachel Jones](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/author/rachel-jones) Women Smokers More Likely to Get Colon Cancer Than Men: Study Just a few cigarettes a day raises their risk, researchers say By Steven Reinberg ... [Read More Smoking Increases Risk of Colon Cancer** ](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/97391/smoking-increases-risk-of-colon-cancer) [![vegetarian-vegan-or-just-making-better-choices](https://www.starpoli.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mp900403402-resized-600_1.png?width=476&height=549&name=mp900403402-resized-600_1.png) ](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/96604/vegetarian-vegan-or-just-making-better-choices) [Vegetarian, Vegan or Just Making Better Choices?](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/96604/vegetarian-vegan-or-just-making-better-choices) ** May, 2 2013 **[Rachel Jones](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/author/rachel-jones) Washington Post article, published here, brings to light that making healthier choices in food does not have to be labeled. [Read More Vegetarian, Vegan or Just Making Better Choices?** ](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/96604/vegetarian-vegan-or-just-making-better-choices) [![gluten-sensitivity-and-celiac-disease--escaping-detection](https://www.starpoli.com/hs-fs/hubfs/celiac_disease-resized-600.png?width=476&height=549&name=celiac_disease-resized-600.png) ](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/96556/gluten-sensitivity-and-celiac-disease-escaping-detection) [Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease- Escaping Detection?](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/96556/gluten-sensitivity-and-celiac-disease-escaping-detection) ** April, 30 2013 **[Rachel Jones](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/author/rachel-jones) "Gluten" has come to be a pariah word in our society. But, should it be avoided entirely? What are the symptoms of celiac disease? What about a... [Read More Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease- Escaping Detection?** ](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/96556/gluten-sensitivity-and-celiac-disease-escaping-detection) [![study-finds-colonoscopy-safe-and-effective](https://www.starpoli.com/hs-fs/hubfs/colon_cancer-resized-600.webp?width=476&height=549&name=colon_cancer-resized-600.webp) ](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/94856/study-finds-colonoscopy-safe-and-effective) [Study Finds Colonoscopy Safe and Effective](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/94856/study-finds-colonoscopy-safe-and-effective) ** March, 6 2013 **[Rachel Jones](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/author/rachel-jones) ColoRectal Cancer Awareness Month Study Finds Colonoscopy Safe and Effective- Read on: Is a colonoscopy really safe? If your 50 years of age or... [Read More Study Finds Colonoscopy Safe and Effective** ](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/94856/study-finds-colonoscopy-safe-and-effective) [![fecal-incontinence--a-growing-problem-globally](https://www.starpoli.com/hs-fs/file-14342090-jpg/images/light_at_the_end.jpg?width=476&height=549&name=light_at_the_end.jpg) ](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/91092/fecal-incontinence-a-growing-problem-globally) [Fecal Incontinence- a Growing Problem Globally](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/91092/fecal-incontinence-a-growing-problem-globally) ** October, 31 2012 **[Rachel Jones](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/author/rachel-jones) The loss of bowel control, also called fecal incontinence, is more common than you may think. Unfortunately, millions of people suffer every day... [Read More Fecal Incontinence- a Growing Problem Globally** ](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/91092/fecal-incontinence-a-growing-problem-globally) [![acid-reflux-on-the-rise--obesity-increase-likely-to-blame](https://www.starpoli.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mc900438737_!-4%20(1).jpg?width=476&height=549&name=mc900438737_!-4%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/79961/acid-reflux-on-the-rise-obesity-increase-likely-to-blame) [Acid Reflux on the Rise- Obesity Increase Likely to Blame](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/79961/acid-reflux-on-the-rise-obesity-increase-likely-to-blame) ** January, 3 2012 **[Rachel Jones](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/author/rachel-jones) Study: Acid Reflux on the Rise Obesity Increase Likely to Blame, Researchers Say By Salynn Boyles [Read More Acid Reflux on the Rise- Obesity Increase Likely to Blame** ](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/79961/acid-reflux-on-the-rise-obesity-increase-likely-to-blame) [![colorectal-cancer-on-the-rise-in-adults-under-50-dr-starpoli](https://www.starpoli.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mp900430657-resized-600_1.png?width=476&height=549&name=mp900430657-resized-600_1.png) ](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/79490/colorectal-cancer-on-the-rise-in-adults-under-50-dr-starpoli-featured-on-webmd) [Colorectal cancer on the rise in adults under 50 - Dr. Starpoli](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/79490/colorectal-cancer-on-the-rise-in-adults-under-50-dr-starpoli-featured-on-webmd) ** December, 21 2011 **[Rachel Jones](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/author/rachel-jones) In some respects, the U.S. is winning the war on cancer. Recent reports show an overall decline in the number of new cancer cases and fewer cancer... [Read More Colorectal cancer on the rise in adults under 50 - Dr. Starpoli** ](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/79490/colorectal-cancer-on-the-rise-in-adults-under-50-dr-starpoli-featured-on-webmd) [![high-fiber-diet-may-help-thwart-colon-cancer-dr-starpoli](https://www.starpoli.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mp900411701_1-1_1.webp?width=476&height=549&name=mp900411701_1-1_1.webp) ](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/78811/high-fiber-diet-may-help-thwart-colon-cancer-dr-starpoli-on-healthday) [High-Fiber Diet May Help Thwart Colon Cancer - Dr. Starpoli](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/78811/high-fiber-diet-may-help-thwart-colon-cancer-dr-starpoli-on-healthday) ** December, 7 2011 **[Rachel Jones](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/author/rachel-jones) High-Fiber Diet May Help Thwart Colon Cancer Review of studies suggests cereals, whole grains deliver health benefits [Read More High-Fiber Diet May Help Thwart Colon Cancer - Dr. Starpoli** ](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/bid/78811/high-fiber-diet-may-help-thwart-colon-cancer-dr-starpoli-on-healthday) - [ Pre](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/author/rachel-jones/page/2) - [Next ](https://www.starpoli.com/blog/author/rachel-jones/page/4) [Faqs](https://www.starpoli.com/cs/c/?cta_guid=e719a302-ea8a-4fdb-ad84-47850a76ff86&signature=AAH58kGsrRgKAN0zr4UmTRP9NNWkF9L1Kw&pageId=67839153800&placement_guid=23b7209b-b2b1-4235-b4bf-5360dac0570c&click=bff54823-edee-4353-b576-80e8a483bf51&hsutk=9491909e9aaba689d64791264c2af579&canon=http%3A%2F%2Fwww-starpoli-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com%2Facid-reflux&portal_id=47367&redirect_url=APefjpFn_Ipt0XN47bdT02dCjskilMAij2owVci3uUz_x1Hwky1D16RQZDTV3NCGhZAYJrC-AIHFHAEvSn16D6RoyfTKuKGaL2Scq5ajNTSPJJh9laST0eXdp5TvPc56ta7Hy32Dw0zGjA0KwsY5B2xY2DMlkd3y6zL_JIJmZrvY7Cbd3x5JCYAsLhmqHloew_UQEJWvuydy8TCJ2qQQhrYFk4Ga9NRivTA-dqmToztLQCOr985swynfQ7VPLEM-X12vXY6CgyuX&__hstc=233546881.9491909e9aaba689d64791264c2af579.1646575594428.1646575594428.1646575594428.1&__hssc=233546881.1.1646575594430) [Ask the Doctor](https://www.starpoli.com/cs/c/?cta_guid=7b24f21f-19e8-40cb-a264-bc6d55874c7c&signature=AAH58kF8ewQAXB13c3M7YcEuvBeVAICE1g&pageId=67839153800&placement_guid=fbf72da4-a7b3-4a45-aa84-3e34e6b13c93&click=97b7ef4c-baca-4c4a-9d91-10b06f9ca46b&hsutk=9491909e9aaba689d64791264c2af579&canon=http%3A%2F%2Fwww-starpoli-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com%2Facid-reflux&portal_id=47367&redirect_url=APefjpESUTC7EufKxE0fU_vjEsydbZ4zNf7vZafH0T94QRVQw8AY98tlGIo4FzfhbKi31x_H-yEHyfgb5jrmWCDRl8ReSR2w63piwbBHVVqQ-SisG_Cq2nPZI4w2zE--jYPPHgUamwCSc6APCVlBzOXRJZXuCuD9HQpQIPbOw-EFsHqau6gM6aHQabN9x0YWEiYylz_g6JG1ZDRVoD_ovV7YQ7xi7J_xPZ2xFfTejDtLUkMAFcK1SCp58XjSRGIJrOrbjz7B3jEv&__hstc=233546881.9491909e9aaba689d64791264c2af579.1646575594428.1646575594428.1646575594428.1&__hssc=233546881.1.1646575594430) [Patient Portal](https://1209.portal.athenahealth.com/?&__hssc=&__hstc&hsCtaTracking=42d519d5-7dc8-4894-93e5-675f6d134128%7Cec669b6d-1a66-47e8-ac5d-9d55d49c8dfa) [Schedule with us](https://www.starpoli.com/schedule-appt/?hsLang=en-us) [![Greenwich Village Gastroenterolog](https://www.starpoli.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New-website/footer_logo.png?width=141&height=70&name=footer_logo.png) ](https://www.starpoli.com) ** 80 5th Ave. Suite 1605 New York, NY 10011 ** 55 Montgomery St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 **[ 212 673 2721](tel:12126732721) **[ 845 471 1354 ](tel:18454711354) ** info@starpoli.com - [*facebook*](https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Anthony.Starpoli/) - [*instagram*](https://www.instagram.com/starpoligi/) - [*twitter*](https://twitter.com/StarpoliMD) - [*linkedin*](https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenwich-village-gastroenterology) - [Home](https://www.starpoli.com/) - [Reflux / Heartburn](https://www.starpoli.com/reflux-gerd-heartburn) - [Abdominal pain](https://www.starpoli.com/helio) - [Hemorrhoids](https://www.starpoli.com/roids) - [Weight Loss](https://www.starpoli.com/american-obesity-center-home) - [Procedures](https://www.starpoli.com/esophyx) - [Facial Tox](https://www.starpoli.com/facial-tox) - [Dr. Starpoli's Blog](https://www.starpoli.com/blog) - [IBS](https://www.starpoli.com/bowels) © 2025 AA Starpoli, MD |[Office Policies ](https://www.starpoli.com/office-policies) |[Privacy Policies ](https://www.starpoli.com/privacy-policy)