What are the common diseases of the digestive system?
- Congenital Lactase Deficiency - It is the inherited form of lactose intolerance caused by mutations in the LCT gene.
- Lactase Non-Persistence - This is common in adults. It is caused by decreased expression of the LCT gene.
- Secondary Lactose Intolerance - It is caused due to the presence of other diseases that damage the small intestine. ...
What is GI illness?
Gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses can be caused by a variety of pathogens. GI illnesses can cause many different signs and symptoms, but the most common are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and cramps. However, they may also cause headaches, body aches, rashes, and paralysis.
What are the symptoms of digestive disorders?
These "red-flag" symptoms include: 6
- Prolonged lack of appetite
- Unexplained weight loss
- Extreme, persistent fatigue
- Vomiting blood
What are the symptoms of a digestive tract infection?
- lack of appetite (19.9%)
- distortion or lack of taste (15.4%)
- diarrhea (13.2%)
- nausea (10.3%)
- vomiting up blood or GI bleeding (9.1%)
What is the FollowMyHealth Patient Portal?
gladly offers patient access to Follow My Health® (FMH) a free, secure, and convenient patient portal that helps patients manage their personal health care on a computer, tablet or smartphone. With the accessibility of Follow My Health patients will have direct access to request appointments, communicate with their physician , view lab results, and manage their demographic information all at the tip of their fingers, anytime , anywhere.
What is the phone number for follow my health?
Call Follow My Health Support at 888-670-9775. Monday- Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or email them at [email protected]. FollowMyHealth® is a patient portal offered by Gastroenterology Associates of Gainesville, P.C., to patients as a convenient online personal health record.
Forms, Documents & More
Our office strives to provide support services in an efficient and patient focused manner, we understand your time is important and work to make your experience with us as easy and stress-free as possible. Here you will find our most commonly used forms, and other important information.
Patient Forms
Have an upcoming clinic appointment? Please complete the following forms prior to your appointment: Patient Registration, Financial Policy and Patient Medical History.
Endoscopy Center Information
Has your physician ordered you a procedure? Our providers are credentialed to perform procedures at several locations, including two privately owned Ambulatory Surgical Centers. While the location of your procedure is determined by your ordering physician, our patients do have the right to request a specific location.
Procedure Information
Have an upcoming procedure? The preparation process is a vital step to a successful procedure, please review the associated preparation form for your upcoming procedure type.
Billing Information
Have a question about an outstanding balance? In addition to our highly qualified physicians our support staff works to make your experience a pleasant one.
What is patient portal?
The Patient Portal provides you with secure, online access to portions of your medical records, as well as an easy and convenient way to communicate with the practice through a secure internet connection. The Patient Portal helps you take a more active role in your healthcare. Our front office will provide you with a personal activation code. You will be prompted to fill out some basic personal information, as well as create a login name and password. Enter your name and date of birth exactly as it appears on the form provided by our front office. You will be able to make changes to your personal information once your portal account has been activated.
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
To activate your account, you will need to receive an activation code from us. Once you have received the code, you will be able to create your own username, password, and other login information used to verify your identity. If you would like to activate your portal account, please contact the office to receive your activation code.
What information does a doctor send to you?
Send and receive non-urgent messages and information from your doctor’s office, including test results and educational material
Can you use the Patient Portal for emergent situations?
If you are a patient at our practice, you have the ability to manage your care online. The Patient Portal should be used for non-emergent situations only. In emergent health situations you should contact your health provider or dial 911.
