Among other things, August is recognized as Gastroparesis Awareness Month, and we wanted to do our part to bring attention to this somewhat common gastrointestinal condition. Gastroparesis is a medical condition that involves a disruption in the normal passage of food through the stomach and small intestine, disturbing the digestive process. In today’s blog, we […]
The Causes, Symptoms & Treatment For Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a complex condition of the liver that involves damage to the bile ducts that help transport bile from the liver to your small intestine. When the condition develops, inflammation and scarring makes the bile ducts hard and narrow, making it harder for bile to flow out of the liver. Eventually, the […]
Can A Stomach Ulcer Go Away On Its Own?
More than 500,000 stomach ulcers are diagnosed in the United States every year, so if you haven’t dealt with one, odds are you know someone who has worked to overcome a stomach ulcer. Also known as peptic ulcers, they are painful sores that develop inside the lining of the digestive system. These ulcers commonly develop […]
Diagnosing & Treating Small Intestine Bleeding
Your small intestine helps to break down food as it passes through the digestive tract, but it can also sometimes be an area where bleeding develops. A bleed in your small intestine can lead to black or bloody stools, and it’s not an issue that should be ignored. In today’s blog, we take a closer […]
Is Pancreatic Insufficiency Reversible?
When it’s working as it should, our pancreas produces a number of key enzymes needed to help break down food and aid in the digestive process. Unfortunately, for some individuals experiencing what’s known as exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), their pancreas cannot produce the enzymes needed to aid in these necessary processes. Pancreatic insufficiency is highly […]
Why Excessive Burping May Be Caused By A Digestive Issue
Burping can help you feel less bloated, so while that action can bring with it some relief, it’s not exactly an action you want to be performing regularly throughout the day. The need to burp or belch could be caused by something as simple as a carbonated beverage that upsets the stomach, but if you […]
How To Prevent A Hernia From Returning
Nobody wants to undergo a second operation because their initial issue ended up returning, but that’s the unfortunate reality for some people who have a hernia surgically addressed. Modern techniques and improved surgical skill have significantly helped reduce the likelihood of a recurrent hernia, but they can return if you’re not smart about how you […]
5 Gastrointestinal Conditions To Watch For As You Get Older
A number of health conditions become a little more common as we get older. We’re more likely to experience spinal disc issues or joint pain when we’re older, but there are also some gastrointestinal conditions that become more common in your 50s, 60s and beyond. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at five […]
6 Common GI Tests For Stomach Pain
If you’re experiencing stomach pain or gastrointestinal discomfort, you want to figure out what’s causing the issue and the best way to treat it. But unlike a sprained ankle or a fractured finger, it’s not always easy to figure out exactly what’s causing your stomach discomfort, at least for the average individual. Gastrointestinal specialists have […]