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Upper vs. Lower GI Tract: What Are They?

The path food takes in the body, in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, starts with the mouth and ends with the anus (rectum). The GI tract is divided into two main sections: the upper GI tract and the lower GI tract. The upper GI tract is generally considered to be the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and finally

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A Day in the Life of a GI Doctor

We’ve all suffered from an unsettled stomach at some point in our lives. But for some people, digestive issues aren’t just a fluke; they stem from a much larger issue. Whether you “power through” despite persistent heartburn – or are in a state of perpetual constipation, you may have made a visit to a gastroenterologist,

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What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

We all have the occasional stomach ache or gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort. But if the problem becomes persistent or the pain gets worse, it’s time to seek a medical evaluation – it may be an issue in the intestines, or bowels. The two most frequently diagnosed types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are Crohn’s disease and

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Why Does Coffee Make You Go Number Two?

Coffee is a huge part of American culture. You can’t watch TV or scroll through your social media feeds without seeing a coffee-related ad or someone posting about coffee. Most people drink it, especially first thing in the morning. Everyone talks about the boost that coffee provides with its caffeine content. Also well known –

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10 Austin Gastro Physicians Named “Top Doctors” by Austin Monthly Magazine

Each year, Austin Monthly magazine publishes its list of Top Doctors in Austin.  The list of physicians recognized in the list come from nearly specialty in town, from Allergy & Immunology all the way through Vascular Surgery.  Of the thirteen Gastroenterologists named in the 2019 list, Austin Gastroenterology physicians nabbed ten spots. Austin Monthly partners

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Can You Live Without a Pancreas?

The pancreas is an organ that has two major functions in the body: it aids in the digestion of food and helps to regulate blood sugar. Many people have little knowledge of the vital roles the pancreas plays, or even where it is located in the body. A number of serious medical conditions can result

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Stomach Flu vs. Food Poisoning

Whether you’re keeled over with stomach pains or making regular visits to the porcelain “throne,” you may have stopped to wonder what caused this wave of sickness. Stomach flu and food poisoning have many similarities, so they often leave those affected stumped as to the culprit. Was it the fast food you ate on Friday,

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Have You Heard About Austin’s First Spin4 Crohn’s & Colitis Cures Event?

Austin is teaming up with Spin4 Crohn’s & Colitis Cures to hold its first-ever cycling event! Come join us for this exciting day of fun, athletics, and giving back. An estimated 3 million Americans live with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These are chronic and debilitating digestive diseases that affect the health and quality of

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What Causes Liver Disease?

Did you know that your liver is the largest internal organ of your body? Your liver is responsible for a multitude of different jobs in the body, including metabolic, detoxification, and functional processes. The major function of your liver is to produce bile, which is then stored in your gallbladder and used to help break

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Is Bloating a Cause for Concern?

We’ve all had that bloated, uncomfortable “full belly” feeling at some point. Most of the time, it’s perfectly normal and no cause for concern. On rare occasions, it could be an indication of a more serious problem.  Unless your bloating is accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and weight loss, it’s probably nothing

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