Gastrointestinal problems can cause discomfort at any time of the year, but the holidays and the winter season can be especially hard on your digestive system. If you are aware of some of the challenges posed by the winter season and take a few steps to mitigate them, we’re confident that you can help keep […]
You CAN Still Eat Fruits & Vegetables with Gastroparesis!
Certain types of foods and nutrients, such as fat and fiber, take longer to digest and further delay stomach emptying, which can make symptoms of Gastroparesis worse. A lower fat, lower or modified fiber diet with small frequent meals is generally recommended to reduce gastroparesis symptoms. However, it does vary from person to person, and […]
What To Expect At Your First Visit To A Gastrointestinal Specialist
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What Are Abdominal Adhesions?
Abdominal adhesions are scar tissue that form between two or more abdominal organs or within an abdominal organ, like your small intestine. These adhesions are common in the wake of abdominal surgery as your body works to close incision sites. The tissue that ends up forming in these areas is a little more fibrous and […]
Treating SIBO – Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Your small intestine plays a vital function in the processing and digestion of food, so if an issue develops in this area, it can cause a number of gastrointestinal symptoms. One such problem that can develop is SIBO, which stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Bacteria in your digestive symptom perform a crucial role in […]
