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How to Choose a Gastroenterologist?

If you have recurrent or ongoing severe digestive system symptoms, your primary care doctor may recommend seeing a gastroenterologist. A gastroenterologist is a doctor who practices gastroenterology and receives training in diagnosing and treating diseases of the esophagus, stomach, bile duct, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestine, and large intestine. If you haven’t been to a gastroenterologist

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Heal Your Gut: The Most Common Reasons for Digestive Issues and How to Fix Them

It’s normal to experience digestive issues, such as acid reflux and stomach cramps, from time to time. However, experiencing recurrent or severe digestive symptoms like pain, acid reflux, discomfort, etc., isn’t normal and is an indication of bigger issues requiring immediate treatment or ongoing management. Digestive issues don’t arise on their own; instead, several things

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When to Start and How Long is Hepatitis B Treatment?

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver. It can cause serious health problems, including liver damage, cirrhosis, and cancer. Hepatitis B is spread through contact with blood or other bodily fluids from an infected person. Hepatitis B is usually prevented through vaccination. However, if you are diagnosed with it, the doctor’s treatment

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Could You Be A Candidate for the TIF Procedure to Address GERD?

In the event you or your child has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you understand that this digestive disease can be painful and often make day-to-day living difficult. Fortunately, you don’t have to continue suffering from long-term acid reflux. At Austin Gastroenterology, it is possible to reduce GERD symptoms with transoral incisionless fundoplication,

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Things You Need to Know Before Visiting a Gastroenterologist

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the digestive system. The digestive system includes the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) and includes body parts and organs such as the mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, rectum, and anus. Gastrointestinal health is important because the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is

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Common Signs and Symptoms of GERD in Adults and Children

According to estimations, 60 million individuals in the United States suffer the burning, fiery symptom referenced as “heartburn” at least once each month. Although many do not imagine them when picturing normal heartburn sufferers, teens, children, and babies are among those included in that number. For roughly 20% of individuals, heartburn is a symptom of

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Colorectal Cancer Screening Age Drops from 50 to 45

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Recent studies show a rise in colorectal cancer rates among individuals younger than 50 years of age, prompting ACS and USPSTF (U.S. Preventative Services Task Force) to lower the recommended screening age to 45

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How the Summer Heat Can Affect Digestive Health Issues

Beautiful blue skies, sunny weather, BBQs, and days at the pool are all signs that the summer has arrived. However, the weather won’t be the only thing heating up. If you’re dealing with tummy problems during the summer months, you don’t have to suffer alone. Request a consultation with a GI doctor at Austin Gastroenterology

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What Tests are Used to Detect and Treat Esophageal Conditions?

When you or a loved one experience an issue with your esophagus, it’s imperative to get an assessment from a medical professional so that the proper diagnosis and treatment strategy can be made. You might be wondering, how does that happen? At Austin Gastroenterology, our gastroenterology doctors conduct certain types of tests to identify esophageal

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Bad Foods that Affect Your Digestive Health

Your digestive health is important because it helps your body to break down food and absorb the nutrients you need. It also gets rid of waste products from your body. If you have a problem with your digestive system, you may experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and over the long term, malnutrition.

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