If you’ve never visited a gastroenterologist before, you may be wondering what you should expect to happen at your first appointment. A visit with a GI specialist isn’t all that different from a consultation with your primary care physician, but it does tend to be a little more informative and focused, given the specialty nature […]
10 Tips For Managing GERD During Thanksgiving Week
Did you know that the week of Thanksgiving is classified as GERD Awareness Week? GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease, and it’s a condition we’ve talked about a few times on the blog in the past. GERD is a condition in which stomach acid regularly makes its way back up into your esophageal canal, and […]
4 Common Endoscopic Procedures For Diagnosing Gastrointestinal Issues
Gastrointestinal specialists have a number of different diagnostic tools in their arsenal for figuring out exactly what’s going on inside your body. One tool that is especially useful during the diagnostic stage is an endoscope. An endoscope is a thin flexible tube with a camera attached to it that can be maneuvered to different locations […]
7 Ways To Treat Acid Reflux Without Medication
Medications can play a pivotal role in helping us overcome a medical issue, but they are hardly ever a perfect stand-alone option. In many instances doctors will see if they can find a more natural remedy to your issue before turning to medication for an answer. Acid reflux is one of those conditions that can […]
5 Tips To Improve Your Thyroid Health
Your thyroid gland plays a pivotal role in a number of essential bodily functions. The gland helps to regulate your body’s endocrine system, your metabolism, your heart rate and even helps bones grow properly, so it’s easy to see how health problems can develop if there is an issue with your thyroid. In today’s blog, […]
How To Keep IBS From Disrupting Your Life
While irritable bowel syndrome isn’t a life-threatening condition, it can certainly disrupt your daily life and lead to some uncomfortable moments at the worst possible times. Because IBS symptoms can seemingly strike out of nowhere, patients may struggle at work or in social settings, either because symptoms develop or simply because of the fear or […]
The Causes & Treatments For Esophagus Narrowing
Your esophagus plays a critical role in helping food get from your mouth to your stomach, and if an issue develops in your esophagus that complicates this process, eating and swallowing can become uncomfortable and even dangerous. One possible issue that can impede the normal movement of food and drink from your mouth to your […]
Stool Softeners Vs. Laxatives For Digestive Issues
If you’re dealing with digestive discomfort or uncomfortable bowel movements, you may think that an over-the-counter medication can help to make this process a little easier. And while laxatives and stool softeners both strive to make bowel movements more comfortable, they do so in different ways and should not be used synonymously. In today’s blog, […]
Probiotics Vs. Prebiotics And Your Gut Health
When you walk down the aisle at the grocery store, you probably notice all the fancy descriptions food marketers use to pitch their products as a healthy option. Words like “organic,” “multi-grain” and “GMO-free” are all common descriptions, but maybe you’ve also seen foods marketed as “packed with probiotics” or “filled with prebiotics.” While you […]