Specialists in gastroenterology regularly recommend that patients have a colonoscopy as a diagnostic tool, especially once you reach age 50. A healthcare practitioner may also advise having this test to assess for colon cancer because of certain indicators, vulnerabilities, or family history. Preparation for a colonoscopy has become greatly improved even just over recent years, so it is much less of an ordeal than it was before. Let’s talk about some of the key recommendations for preparing ... [Read More]
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Foods that Cause Heartburn
Heartburn is an unpleasant issue that may cause you to experience chest pain, ingestion, acidity, or a bitter taste in your mouth. The pain may worsen when you bend over or lie down. Heartburn typically develops after you eat certain foods or if you eat too much. While there are many treatments for heartburn, the best way to reduce symptoms and keep the condition under control is by avoiding foods that cause it. Here are some foods your doctor may recommend limiting if you have ... [Read More]
Causes of IBS
Over 35 million people in the United States and as many as 15% of the population worldwide are affected by Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is a very common condition that affects the large intestine. It can cause unpleasant symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea or constipation. It is a chronic condition, and although its exact cause is still not fully understood, it has been linked to a number of different factors that increase the chances of getting IBS or trigger IBS ... [Read More]
Treatments for Lactose Intolerance
Some people can eat almost anything they want without upsetting their stomach. This is not the reality for a lot of people. Many get sick minutes to hours after consuming specific groups of food, such as dairy products. Lactose intolerance is the inability of your small intestine to break down lactose into simpler sugars that can be absorbed into your bloodstream. You cannot increase your lactase production if you have primary or congenital lactase deficiency. However, you can control the ... [Read More]
Texas SUPER DOCTORS® 2020 Includes Our Physicians!
Austin Gastroenterology’s physicians have once again been recognized for exceptional achievement in their field. This time, more than a dozen of our physicians made it to the list of The Texas Monthly list of SUPER DOCTORS. The SUPER DOCTORS selection process is rigorous and asks thousands of medical professionals in Texas to nominate physicians who they believe are so exceptional in their healthcare field that they would trust them with their own medical care needs. Among the thousands of ... [Read More]
