Cirrhosis is the buildup of scars (or fibrosis) in the tissue of the liver. The areas that have formed scars are unable to perform liver functions, such as helping fight infections, cleaning the blood, producing proteins from the food we eat, and assisting digestion and production/storage of energy. In the United States, two of the most common causes of cirrhosis are chronic alcoholism and viral hepatitis (hepatitis B and hepatitis C). Apart from impacting the functions of the liver, ... [Read More]
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Simple Methods for Improving Your Digestion
Digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, bloating, abdominal pain, and acid reflux (heartburn) are very common, yet usually treatable and preventable with basic care. Most digestive problems are related to our lifestyle, the foods we eat and life stresses. Make the right choices and it will help your body will stay on track. Here are some simple methods you can use to improve your digestion. Eat Fruits and veggies A variety of fruits and vegetables provide your body with ... [Read More]
What are the Different Kinds of Functional GI Disorders
There are many different types of gastrointestinal disorders but functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are unique. In FGIDs, your gastrointestinal tract malfunctions. FGIDs do not have “outside” causes, such as tumors or chemical imbalances. What may frustrate some patients is that although FGIDs cause very real, and sometimes very painful symptoms, traditional tests and imaging scans cannot diagnose FGIDs. What are some traditional diagnostic tools that don’t work for FGIDs? Many ... [Read More]
Is Anemia a Symptom of Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease, commonly confused with gluten intolerance, affects about one in 141 people in the United States. Because of the 200+ associated symptoms, many common to other conditions, 83% of sufferers remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Gluten is a protein found in barley, wheat, rye or spelt grains and products, including any cross-contaminated foods, such as oats. Foods that contain gluten can cause an adverse immune response that attacks the lining of the small intestine in some ... [Read More]
More Than A Gut Feeling: How Dr. Scott Becker Helps Manage and Treat IBD
Inflammation is an elusive disease – especially when it comes to diagnosing disorders related to it. Conditions linked to the GI tract can be perplexing, leaving both specialists and patients with many unanswered questions. According to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) – or chronic inflammation in the digestive tract – plagues 1.6 million Americans. An umbrella term, IBD can either be classified as one of two disorders: Ulcerative Colitis, long-lasting ... [Read More]
