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Dr. Yiting Li, MD is a gastroenterologist in Olympia, WA specializing in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Yiting Li, MD is affiliated with Gastro Health.
209 Lilly Road Ne Suite B
Olympia, WA 98506
Anemia
Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.
An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.
Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
She completed residency at St. Francis Hospital. She is certified by the Internal Medicine and has a state license in Washington.
Residency: St. Francis Hospital
Board Certification: Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Washington
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Dr. Yiting Li's specialty is adult gastroenterology. Dr. Li's areas of expertise include the following: indigestion, polyps, and crohn's disease. Her medical residency was performed at St. Francis Hospital. She has received distinctions including American College of Physicians Resident Members Research ePoster Winners Resident Research Award and American College of Gastroenterology Presidential Poster Award. Dr. Li is conversant in Mandarin. She is professionally affiliated with Gastro Health.
