At Austin Gastroenterology, our team is proud to provide you with diagnosis and treatment utilizing state-of-the-art technology. These tools help our teams render advanced services, more brief appointment types, and better outcomes compared to more traditional techniques. By offering liver elastography (FibroScan) to Austin, TX individuals, we are able to look after their liver health and detect and oversee a number of diseases affecting the liver. To obtain more details about the ways ... [Read More]
Digestive Health
Honoring Liver Disease Awareness Month
As the air temperature starts to cool and your thoughts turn toward pumpkin spice, it is also critical to focus our attention on our health, including one of the most important and integral portions of the body - the liver. The liver is responsible for facilitating digestion, transforming food into energy, and filtering out toxic particles from our bodies to help us remain in good health. As a whole, the liver is a vital organ that is responsible for a number of tasks to help us enjoy a ... [Read More]
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 before, deciding how to choose one can be confusing and challenging. Let’s talk about some ... [Read More]
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 today to learn how to optimize your gut health. Give your body the break it deserves in the hotter months with a few tips and tricks on how to manage your GI symptoms. ... [Read More]
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. It is no secret that your diet can affect your digestion, however, what bothers one person may not bother another person. Below we have compiled the most common food ... [Read More]
