Experts refer to the gut as the “second brain,” as it is responsible for getting the whole body into working order. It stands to reason that you need to make sure your gut is always healthy. The question now is how can you tell if your gut is healthy and functioning as it should? Below are some signs you need to pay attention to. 1.) You Have a Regular Bowel Movement Pattern. There are no set rules as to how often you should pass a stool, as it can vary significantly between individuals. ... [Read More]
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Gallstones: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
If you are overweight, obese, or live a sedentary lifestyle, you are putting yourself at risk for many health problems. Your lifestyle can take a toll on your digestive health. If you find yourself experiencing pain in the upper right-hand corner of your abdomen, it could be due to gallstones. It is not only people who are overweight who have this problem. Pregnancy, diabetes, gallbladder disease, and liver cirrhosis can also put you at greater risk for gallstones. Let’s talk about ... [Read More]
Signs you need to visit a gastroenterologist
Gastrointestinal issues are hard to ignore. They almost always make themselves known, if not through pain, then through vomiting and issues with bowel movements. It is not always easy to determine where the pain is coming from, because there are many organs that make up the gastrointestinal system. For this, you need a specialist to determine what is causing your symptoms. A gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders and diseases of the digestive ... [Read More]
What Does a Gastroenterologist Treat?
Summary: A gastroenterologist is a specialist in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases that impact the GI tract, like GERD and cancer. Gastroenterology is the division of medicine dedicated to the investigation, identification, and care of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Your GI tract comprises significant digestive organs, such as your stomach, esophagus, small intestine, gallbladder, colon, liver, and pancreas. Any disturbance in this essential tract can have an honestly ... [Read More]
Learn About the Anatomy of the GI System
Summary: Your gastrointestinal system conducts the critical function of digestion, letting you absorb nutrients from food and ridding your body of the waste. In order to break down and properly utilize the food you eat, your body has a very important system referred to as the digestive tract. At Austin Gastroenterology, we specialize in the wellness and maintenance of this important body system. Our wish is to help you become more in tune with your gastrointestinal health, and our experts ... [Read More]
