Do I Have Crohn’s Disease?
Crohn’s disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that impacts nearly a million Americans. There is no cure ...
Is It Acid Reflux or a Heart Attack?
During the holidays especially, there is an increase in the number of visits to the emergency room from people who ...
Navigating Thanksgiving with IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a common condition that affects one-fifth of the population. Caused by a number of ...
Here Come the Holidays: Sugar Consumption and Digestive Issues
Halloween candy is already on the shelves in Houston area stores, if not safely hidden in your kitchen cupboard. It’s ...
Smart Nutrition Habits for Gastrointestinal Problems
Do you suffer from gastrointestinal problems? Do they get worse after you eat? Your diet may be partially to blame ...
Eating for a Healthy Colon
Keeping your colon in good condition can help lower your risk of developing polyps, cancer and other conditions that affect ...
What Foods Should I Avoid with GERD?
When you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acid from your stomach goes back into your esophagus. This can cause discomfort ...
How Do Gallstones Form?
How Do You Develop Gallstones? Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid. Some show no symptoms and do not require ...
Should I Get an Upper Endoscopy?
How Often Should You Have an Upper Endoscopy? An upper endoscopy is generally only performed rarely to investigate, diagnose, and ...
What is the Difference Between Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis?
Can You Live a Normal Life with Chronic Pancreatitis? Chronic pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas that does not ...
