by admin | Jul 31, 2022 | Gastroenterology, Liver
The terms IBS and IBD are often confused. They’re both chronic gastrointestinal disorders that have similar names and overlapping symptoms, but they are distinctly different. Both disorders can cause stomach pain and cramps, along with constipation,...
by admin | Jul 31, 2022 | Gastroenterology, Liver
Your diaphragm is a muscle above your stomach, and your esophagus passes through an opening (hiatus) in your diaphragm to connect to your stomach. A hiatal hernia occurs when part of your stomach pushes up through the opening. You may not even know this has...
by admin | Jul 31, 2022 | Gastroenterology, Liver
Gastroenterologists are doctors who focus on the parts of your body that move/digest food, absorb nutrients, and remove waste. That means they can treat medical conditions affecting the entire digestive tract (esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine),...
by admin | Jul 31, 2022 | Gastroenterology, Liver
It is not uncommon to experience the occasional bout of heartburn. And, unfortunately, frequent heartburn is a side effect of aging, but heartburn can affect people of all ages. Regardless of age, constant or chronic heartburn is not normal and is a sign you need to...
by admin | Jul 31, 2022 | Gastroenterology, Liver
What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. When people with celiac disease consume gluten, it causes damage to their intestinal lining. This damage means that important nutrients aren’t absorbed as they should be, possibly leading to serious...
