Dr. Jonathan Ricker
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Henderson, NV
17 years experience male
Locations
South Hills Gastroenterology
Henderson, NV
My office hours
Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jonathan Ricker answered
Gastroenterology 17 years experience
Yes.....and no: While your pancreatitis was due to gallstones and/or the ERCP used to clear your bile duct ......alcohol is a common cause of pancreatitis......but usually in large quantities. Moderation is key....would not exceed 2 drinks daily more than 2-3 times per week........if that.
A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jonathan Ricker answered
Gastroenterology 17 years experience
Bleeding: Most likely hemorrhoids. Diverticular bleeding is painless and rather large in volume. It would scare you if you never saw it before. Glad to know you had a colonoscopy to work it up.
A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jonathan Ricker answered
Gastroenterology 17 years experience
Anal fissure: They cannot be fixed by a colonoscopy. What they are likely looking for is to rule out inflammatory bowel disease as a cause of your fissure. They are generally treated conservatively with stool softeners, laxatives and fiber, if not healing then there are medications and creams that can be used to relax the anal sphincter to promote healing. Last resort is surgery.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Ricker is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Ricker is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you Dr.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
LECOM
Graduated 2004MD
Residency
Dayon, OH
Awards
Fellowship Research Award
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