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Celiac disease, or sprue, is a digestive disorder affecting millions of Americans. It is characterized by intolerance of a protein called gluten and poor absorption of critical nutrients, and produces symptoms of gas, bloating weight loss, and more. So, this inherited GI condition requires careful dietary management. Let’s learn more about celiac disease, how a…
If you experience digestive symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and/or gas after eating gluten products, the odds are high that you might be one of 2.5 million Americans who have undiagnosed celiac disease. Celiac disease, also known as celiac sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is a digestive and autoimmune condition in which your immune system…
GI (gastrointestinal) issues can truly make life miserable. Problems with digestion and bowel movements are best evaluated by a gastroenterologist, also called a GI doctor. These medical doctors can diagnose and treat your digestive or elimination issue, and help you make some adjustments so that the problem will no longer interfere with your life. Let’s…
A colonoscopy is an outpatient procedure that involves inserting a colonoscope—a long, thin, and flexible tube with a miniature camera on its tip—into your rectum to obtain a live image of the lining of your colon. The main purpose of the procedure is to detect polyps and other abnormalities in the large intestine (colon) and…
Bloating, constipation, heartburn, and stomach pain are symptoms that usually disappear on their own. However, frequent or severe cases require a consultation with a gastroenterologist or GI doctor. If you haven’t been to a gastroenterologist before, it can be confusing deciding how to choose one. You want to select a doctor who is a good…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, affecting men and women equally. In 2017, the agency reported 141,425 cases of colorectal cancer. Such alarming prevalence can be ascribed to the mysterious, elusive nature of the disease: researchers are yet…
Are you a milk lover, but you just can’t stand the nasty discomforts—diarrhea, stomach pain, and bloating—that you experience after each time you drink even half a glass of it? The culprit behind your “gassy ordeal” could be a condition called lactose intolerance. This is a common digestive problem in which your stomach is unable…
A colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that enables doctors to view the inside of the large intestine. This procedure is carried out for a number of reasons but is most frequently used as a screening tool for cancer, polyps, and disease inside the colon. A conventional colonoscopy uses a scope, which is a long thin semi-flexible tube…
Lactose intolerance is when a person’s body is unable to properly digest lactose, which is a type of sugar found in dairy products. Your small intestines need to produce enough of the enzyme lactase in order to fully digest lactose, and people who are lactose-intolerant are generally deficient in this enzyme. The symptoms of lactose…
Indigestion and gallstones are two different gastrointestinal conditions that can cause abdominal discomfort after eating, especially after eating certain foods. It is easy to get these conditions confused with one another, because there are many similarities. Whereas indigestion usually responds well to over-the-counter treatments, problems with the gallbladder – such as gallstones – require medical…
