Your duodenum makes up the first part of your small intestine, and its job is to kickstart the digestive process by combining enzymes with food as it passes through. Since all food must pass through the duodenum during the digestive process, it’s easy to see how a problem with the area could become a significant […]
What Patients Are Saying About Bhatti Gastroenterology Consultants
Any business can tell you that they provide the best service, but when you’re looking for a neutral viewpoint of a company’s abilities to satisfy a customer, you often turn to social media to check out the reviews. After all, we can share success stories from our patients on our testimonial page, but like any […]
7 Signs Your Heartburn Could Be A More Serious Issue
Every day, millions of people experience an unpleasant heartburn sensation after eating a meal. For many, this experience happens once in a blue moon, or only after they eat a specific combination of foods. For others, their heartburn could be a sign of a more serious medical problem lying just beneath the surface. But how […]
What Is Malabsorption Syndrome And How Is It Treated?
Your small intestine is designed to absorb nutrients from the foods you eat into your bloodstream, and for most people, that’s exactly what it does. For a small portion of the population, their small intestine doesn’t absorb the right amount of nutrients or fluids for one reason or another. This can deprive the body of […]
The Causes & Treatment Options For Peptic Ulcers
A peptic ulcer is a sore that develops on the lining of your stomach or the beginning of your small intestine. Depending on its exact location, it may be classified as a gastric or duodenal ulcer, but the general term for sores in this vicinity is peptic ulcer. They are more common than you might […]
The Benefits Of Colon Cancer Screening
Taking care of your health is important at all ages, but it’s especially important as we get older because the risks of conditions like cancer and heart disease increases along with our age. Screening tests have played a crucial role in the last few decades of helping to reduce mortality rates associated with certain health […]
Are My Digestive Issues Caused By A Gluten Allergy?
Our understanding of gluten and how our bodies process this group of proteins has grown exponentially in just the last decade, and we’ve become much more aware that gluten allergies and sensitivities can affect our digestive and immune systems. If you’ve been feeling lethargic after eating certain meals or you’re dealing with symptoms like bloating, […]
7 Tips For Managing Acid Reflux Without Surgery
If you’re dealing with acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease, every meal can be a battle. Not only can regurgitated stomach acid be uncomfortable, it can actually be damaging to your esophageal canal and increase your risk of cancer, so it’s not something that should be ignored. Surgery can often help manually strengthen your esophageal […]
Why am I Constipated? A Few Potential Causes
Constipation can be painful, frustrating, and embarrassing. Most cases of constipation are acute and only last for a day or two. Typically, no action is needed in these cases. But when constipation becomes chronic, there may be a more serious underlying cause. In this article, we are going to run through a few potential causes […]