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Foods That Help Combat Heartburn
posted: Oct. 05, 2020.

Most of us have dealt with a bout of heartburn before; however, there are many Americans that deal with frequent heartburn that makes it difficult to enjoy mealtimes. Whether your Read more
When Should You Seek Care For Abdominal Pain
posted: Sep. 18, 2020.

Everyone experiences stomach upset from time to time; however, when abdominal pain sets in we know just how uncomfortable it can be. It’s important to know when you’re just dealing Read more
Starting a Gluten-Friendly Diet
posted: Sep. 03, 2020.

Whether you’ve actually been diagnosed with Celiac disease or you just suspect that you may be dealing with gluten intolerance, there are many reasons why someone may switch to a Read more
Symptoms of a Gallbladder Attack
posted: Aug. 18, 2020.

Chances are good that you probably never think about your gallbladder. This small organ that lies under the liver is responsible for producing and storing bile to help the liver Read more
Reasons You May Need a Colonoscopy
posted: Jul. 31, 2020.

Perhaps you’ve heard the news reports saying that everyone should get a colonoscopy after a certain age. Maybe you even remember when Katie Couric of the Today Show got a Read more
What Is Celiac Disease?
posted: Jul. 20, 2020.

Nowadays, hearing the term “celiac disease” seems rather commonplace. Perhaps you even know someone who has it; however, many people assume celiac disease and gluten intolerance are the same things, Read more
Dealing With Constipation
posted: Jun. 24, 2020.

Constipation is the source of plenty of jokes. However, if you deal with it--even occasionally--constipation isn't funny; you just want it resolved. Your gastroenterologist helps many patients with constipation, uncovering Read more
What Keeps Your Digestive System Healthy
posted: Jun. 16, 2020.

An upset stomach can throw your whole day into a loop. Whether you’ve got heartburn, gas, constipation, or bloating, it’s an uncomfortable feeling. A good healthy stomach means you’ll experience Read more
Treatment Options For Frequent Heartburn
posted: Jun. 05, 2020.

When the natural stomach acid produced during digestion reaches your esophagus, it causes what is known as Heartburn or Acid Reflux. It feels like stomach or chest pain, or possibly Read more
What Are Hemorrhoids?
posted: May 15, 2020.

If you are experiencing rectal pain or noticing specks of blood on your toilet paper you might be dealing with hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids, also referred to as piles, are swollen veins Read more
Liver Disease
posted: May 04, 2020.

While we may not think about the liver very often, this organ plays a vital role in your digestive health and is responsible for some extremely important functions within the Read more
What is Dysphagia?
posted: Apr. 15, 2020.

If you are experiencing difficulty swallowing this a known as dysphagia, a symptom that often indicates that there is a problem within the esophagus or throat. While dysphagia is more Read more
Getting a Fibroscan
posted: Mar. 31, 2020.

Liver disease is more common than you might think. Unfortunately, many people don’t even know that they have liver disease until the disease has progressed into cirrhosis. For the most Read more
What is a Gastroenterologist?
posted: Mar. 13, 2020.

A gastroenterologist is a doctor that specializes in preventing, diagnosing and treating a variety of disorders, conditions and problems that affect the esophagus, gallbladder, intestines, liver, stomach, colon, and rectum. Read more
Causes of Rectal Bleeding
posted: Feb. 27, 2020.

Wiping and finding traces of blood can certainly be unnerving. While rectal bleeding can be caused by self-limiting problems that will go away on their own it’s also important to Read more
Understanding Hepatitis
posted: Feb. 12, 2020.

Most people who have hepatitis don’t even know that they have it. This is because it doesn’t often cause symptoms right away; however, untreated hepatitis can lead to serious health Read more