Digestive Health Guide: Relief for Reflux, IBS & Inflammation Written by Gary H. Hoffman M.D.

Levaquin and Metronidazole for Diverticulitis

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Gary H. Hoffman M.D.

With aging, the large intestine or colon may develop small pockets known as diverticulae -- or a single diverticulum, if you develop just one pocket. Doctors call this medical condition diverticulosis. Most people with diverticulosis never develop symptoms.

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Betamethasone & Hemorrhoids

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Gary H. Hoffman M.D.

Hemorrhoids are collections of connective tissue, arteries and veins that can develop around your anus or inside your rectum. Hemorrhoidal symptoms range from the benign, such as itching, to the serious, such as bleeding or debilitating pain. Your doctor normally can treat your hemorrhoidal symptoms non-operatively.

Hydrocortisone for Hemorrhoids

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Gary H. Hoffman M.D.

Hemorrhoids are normal collections of blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue that are present in everyone and are thought to help ease the passage of stool and lessen the trauma to the anal canal and anal opening. When they enlarge, hemorrhoids may protrude and may become symptomatic.

Doctor Hoffman is an experienced colon and rectal surgeon and general surgeon, with 28 years of experience. He is an attending surgeon at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and an instructor in the divisions of colon and rectal surgery and general surgery. Doctor Hoffman is widely published in peer-reviewed publications such as “Diseases of the Colon and Rectum,” “Surgical Rounds” and “American Surgeon.” He is an Editor and frequent contributor to General Surgery News. Dr. Hoffman is a pioneer in the use of the procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids (PPH), an alternative hemorrhoidal operation which has been demonstrated to result in less postoperative pain and a faster return to work or to the activities of daily living. In his research he has confirmed the superiority of PPH when compared with traditional hemorrhoidectomy. He is actively involved in research to further streamline the procedure and improve the instrumentation. Doctor Hoffman has interests in genetics and hereditary colorectal cancer as well as anal cancer and advances techniques in colonoscopy. Dr. Hoffman is a member of The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, The Southern California Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, The American College of Surgeons and The American Medical Association.