Dr. Douglas Purdy
Gastroenterology
Cedar Rapids, IA
35 years experience male
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Gastroenterology
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
8 Answers
5 Agrees
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Gastroenterology 35 years experience
Growth=Polyp=Tumor: A growth in the colon, also called a polyp, is a tumor or growth of abnormal tissue. They can be benign (non-cancerous) or cancer. Benign polyps such ... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Gastroenterology 35 years experience
Signs of Cirrhosis: There are many "signs" or physical findings of cirrhosis. These include: spider angiomata (small spider like blood vessels on the skin, see picture), ... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Gastroenterology 35 years experience
Symptoms of Crohn's: Crohn's disease is an inflammatory disease of the GI tract. It frequently involves the last part of the small intestine and/or the colon, but can invo... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Gastroenterology 35 years experience
Lifestyle changes: First step in treating acid reflux disease is lifestyle and dietary changes. If over weight, try to lose some. Avoid eating too close to bed time. Ele... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Gastroenterology 35 years experience
Rarely need to.: First, see your doctor to make sure your problem really is hemorrhoids.Serious problems are frequently blamed on "hemorrhoids". Hemorrhoids can usuall... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Gastroenterology 35 years experience
? Breath Testing: Bloating could be due to lactose or fructose intolerance as well as small bowel bacterial overgrowth. Talk with your gastroenterologist about doing br... Read More
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A 19-year-old member asked:
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Gastroenterology 35 years experience
Probably: Acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd) is a condition in which stomach contents leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus. Thi... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Gastroenterology 35 years experience
Multiple causes: There are multiple reasons to have blood in your stool. It could be from something simple like hemorrhoids or an anal fissure. Colitis, which is inf... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Purdy is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Purdy is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I have become a sufferer of haemorrhoids, and your advice was helpful.
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Thanks for your quick reply! thank you for your answer but what is sigmoid colon this?
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This saved my life. Thank You! Thank you! God bless you!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, IL
Graduated 1988MD
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